Elinor Jones, in her satirical column, addresses the alarming rise of a measles outbreak in Texas, underscoring the importance of vaccinations amidst the doubts raised by public figures. Critics, including new Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., question vaccination protocols despite clear evidence of their effectiveness. Jones expresses frustration over misinformation, particularly how anti-vaccine rhetoric disproportionately influences public perception. She ultimately reassures readers that the majority still supports vaccination efforts, emphasizing that a community vaccination rate of 95% is necessary to prevent outbreaks.
Most people are doing the right thing and are getting vaccinated, yet the anti-vaccine movement continues to get disproportionate attention in the media.
Despite the successful vaccination history, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expresses doubts about the vaccination schedule, which shows a lack of understanding about extensive research.
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