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Jul 11, 2025 
Dylan Scott, senior health correspondent at Vox, dives into America's alarming measles outbreak, which has seen the highest cases since 2000. He examines how a Texas Mennonite community's low vaccination rates are at the heart of the resurgence. The discussion highlights crucial CDC summer camp guidelines, the role of clear public health communication, and the growing vaccine hesitancy fueled by mixed messaging. Scott underscores the importance of maintaining trust in health recommendations, particularly for protecting vulnerable children.
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Summer Boosts Measles Spread
- Measles is spreading more during summer due to increased travel and gatherings.
- Summer activities create more opportunities for the virus to infect others.
Outbreak Origin in Texas
- The current measles outbreak began in a low-vaccination Mennonite community in Texas.
- It spread quickly locally and then to neighboring states, fueled by low vaccination rates.
Vaccination Walls Slow Spread
- Measles cases are slowing as the virus hits vaccinated population "walls."
- However, it can still spread in unvaccinated communities, risking more infections and hospitalizations.