Josh Shapiro announced two measles deaths. Things went downhill fast.
Category: Measles
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How Not to Announce a Measles Death
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RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak
The New York Times – On the Runway:At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
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In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
The New York Times – Business:Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
The New York Times – Business:Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
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Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at CoreCivic ICE Facilities
The New York Times – Business:Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.
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What to Know About Measles When Traveling
Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.
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Opposition to School Vaccine Mandates Has Grown Significantly, Study Finds
The New York Times – Business:A third of parents now feel they should be the ones to decide whether to get their children immunized against measles, mumps and other childhood diseases.