Measles cases in the US are 17 times higher in the first quarter of this year than the average of the past four years. Parents influenced by misinformation are not getting their children vaccinated, leading to an 80% rate of measles cases in unvaccinated individuals.
Misinformation spread by politicians, podcast hosts, and influential figures has eroded confidence in established science behind childhood vaccines. The rhetoric undermines the necessity of vaccines by downplaying the severity of diseases they prevent.
Measles kills roughly 2 of every 1,000 infected children, and a significant number require hospitalization for complications. Despite misconceptions about the risks, the consequences of not vaccinating against measles can lead to serious health issues.
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