Teddy Rosenbluth

Teddy Rosenbluth, a health reporter at The New York Times, delves into the alarming measles outbreak in Texas, where over 200 have been infected, resulting in tragic fatalities. He highlights the role of declining vaccination rates, particularly in a Mennonite community known for avoiding shots. The conversation addresses the erosion of trust in public health following the COVID pandemic and its impact on vaccination efforts. Rosenbluth stresses the importance of herd immunity while navigating the tension between public health advocacy and personal choice.