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Vaccination Efforts at Risk Under RFK Jr.'s HHS Tenure

Feb 19, 2025
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Dr. Adam Ratner
Pediatrician Adam Ratner, an expert on measles outbreaks, voices his concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary. The conversation delves into the alarming resurgence of measles in Texas amid declining vaccination rates and highlights how vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation, poses a significant threat to public health. Ratner stresses the importance of maintaining herd immunity and effective communication to dispel fears surrounding vaccines, especially in a post-pandemic world.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Hesitancy
02:49 • 11min
3
Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Concerns
14:18 • 3min
4
Vaccination Conflicts and Concerns
16:57 • 17min
5
Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Health in a Post-Pandemic World
33:56 • 5min
6
Vaccination Controversy: Trust and Public Health
39:23 • 8min
7
Understanding Vaccine Safety Through Probability and Trust
47:39 • 4min
8
Public Health Challenges and Vaccination Efforts
51:46 • 2min
9
Exploring Vaccination History and Community Resilience
53:18 • 2min