The episode of Uncanny Valley discusses the alarming rise of measles in the United States, a disease that was declared eliminated in 2000. A significant factor in this resurgence is the decline in vaccination rates across the country. The podcast delves into the impact of public figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has significantly influenced the vaccine culture in America. The episode aims to inform listeners about the current state of measles and the urgent need for increased vaccination to prevent future outbreaks.
In the year 2000, measles were declared eliminated from the United States. But thanks to declining vaccination rates, Americans may have to contend with a much scarier future for the deadly disease.
Today on the show, we talk about the state of measles, and we explain the role Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, has played in the shifting culture around vaccines in America.
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