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Vaccinated or not, we’re on the brink of a measles epidemic
NPR • • health
Key Points:
- Measles outbreaks are resurging in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah, with hundreds of cases primarily among unvaccinated individuals.
- Health experts, including epidemiologist Michael Mina, warn of the risk of a widespread measles epidemic if current trends continue.
- There is ongoing political debate over the definitions and impact of measles-related deaths, which may distract from addressing the larger public health threat.
- The discussion aims to identify who is most vulnerable to measles and explore strategies to prevent a full-scale epidemic.
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