Dr. Caitlin Gentilina

Dr. Caitlin Gentilina, an epidemiologist and founder of Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter, teams up with Dr. Melanie Richberg, CEO of Lynn County Health System, to tackle the current measles outbreak in West Texas. They discuss the virus’s extreme contagiousness and its resurgence amid vaccination hesitancy. Listeners learn about the critical role of the MMR vaccine, the unique challenges rural health systems face, and the impact of COVID-19 on childhood vaccinations. Their insights highlight the urgent need for community communication to combat this public health crisis.