Post Reports Inside Texas’s growing measles outbreak
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Mar 4, 2025 Fenit Nirappil, a national health reporter for The Washington Post, dives into the alarming resurgence of measles in Texas. He discusses how vaccine skepticism, particularly in certain communities, has led to this outbreak. Listeners hear personal stories, including a mother whose unvaccinated child was infected. The podcast highlights the dire consequences of this situation, including a tragic loss of life, and emphasizes the urgent need for vaccinations to protect public health. Misinformation continues to challenge efforts for community safety.
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Texas Measles Case
- Kaylee Brantner's seven-year-old son developed a measles rash after a fever.
- Photos show a reddish rash spread across his body.
Vaccine Skepticism Fuels Outbreak
- Growing vaccine skepticism fuels the measles outbreak in Seminole, Texas.
- Declining vaccination rates contribute to the virus's resurgence.
Kaylee's Perspective
- Kaylee Brantner prioritized not harming her children over community protection.
- She believes vaccine risks outweigh disease risks and treated her son with vitamin A.