An unvaccinated 6-year-old girl died from measles, the first U.S. fatality in a decade, a reminder of the importance of vaccinations against this highly infectious disease. Her parents, interviewed by the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, recounted the child's severe illness and subsequent death. However, the conversation quickly shifted to casting doubt on vaccines, promoting alternative treatments, and spreading misinformation, despite acknowledging the dangers and complications associated with measles, such as pneumonia, that led to the tragic outcome.
In the interview with Children's Health Defense, the parents of a deceased unvaccinated child downplayed measles' severity, attacked vaccines, and promoted unproven treatments.
Despite her daughter's tragic death from measles, the mother spoke of fear as her other children contracted the disease, yet they sought alternative, non-vaccine treatments.
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