Why measles is back

Caroline Katherman, a health reporter at the Orlando Sentinel, and Caitlin Jetolina, an epidemiologist and publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist, dive into the alarming resurgence of measles, particularly in Florida. They discuss how vaccine hesitancy is fueling outbreaks, highlighted by case spikes in schools. The state’s surgeon general's hands-off approach raises eyebrows, as parents grapple with balancing their choices against public health risks. The episode explores the broader implications of low vaccination rates and the challenges ahead for community immunity.