Canada recently lost its measles-free status after nearly 30 years, a direct result of declining childhood vaccination rates. This should be a red flag for the U. S. , which is also at risk of losing its measles-free status. However, the current climate is far from ordinary. Anti-vaccine and anti-science sentiments are becoming more entrenched, posing significant thr...
In the heart of Texas, a family is grappling with an unimaginable loss. Their 6-year-old daughter recently passed away from measles. This was the first child death from the virus in the United States in a decade. The parents, members of the Mennonite community in Gaines County, remain steadfast in their beliefs against vaccination. They have no regrets about not ...
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has sparked a heated debate. The first child to die of measles in the U. S. in over 20 years has left many people questioning the truth. The cause of death was met with doubt from anti-vaccine activists. They spread false rumors that the child was actually sick with RSV and pneumonia, and that the hospital did no...
Picture this, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sitting in front of the Senate Finance Committee, aiming to be the head of health and human services. He is surrounded by people who support him and his past positions on vaccinations. Public health officials, doctors, along with Democrats and even some Republicans, had questions as Kennedy attempted to walk a fine line. ...