Health Feb 25 West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Nation Mar 06 Watch 5:55 Measles outbreak raises concerns about drop in vaccinations There were 58 reported cases of measles in the U.S. during all of 2023. But there's already been 41 cases across 16 states so far this year. The outbreak of this highly contagious virus is cause for concern for many… By William Brangham, Murrey Jacobson, Shoshana Dubnow
Health Feb 25 Watch 5:17 How vaccine hesitancy is contributing to rising rates of measles and COVID Vaccines have been proven to be an effective weapon against many diseases. Measles, for instance, was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, and more recently, vaccines helped curb the spread of COVID. But both of those diseases are on… By John Yang, Laura Santhanam, Harry Zahn
Health Feb 23 Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today Disrupted by the COVID pandemic and misinformation, measles vaccination among schoolchildren has declined dangerously, data show, resulting in a growing number of outbreaks. By Laura Santhanam
Health Jan 31 Why experts worry more pet owners may skip rabies shots over vaccine hesitancy Public health experts and veterinarians are concerned about the potential for an increase in cases of rabies, a vaccine-preventable illness, for both companion animals and humans. By Laura Santhanam
Dec 06 Watch 12:47 How the pandemic made it difficult for Americans to separate politics from public health By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman Just over 15 percent of American adults have gotten the latest COVID booster. Demand for the vaccine has dropped sharply since it was first introduced at the height of the pandemic. That's partly because the government's response to COVID-19 has… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 4:12 Mother and child sit down for candid conversation about vaccine hesitancy By Becky Wandel and Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs At a time when misinformation is rampant, the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs is producing a series of conversations called "Moments of Truth" that explore why people believe false information and what causes them to change their minds. This is a… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 9:15 Disinformation abounds in the wellness community. How one anti-vax influencer broke free By Stephanie Sy, Leah Nagy Some influencers in wellness communities are using their platform to promote conspiracy theories. We examine the social media phenomenon that's having a real-world impact. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at how one mother was pulled into this world of… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 4:52 COVID boosters and what you need to know before holiday gatherings By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Starting this weekend, COVID-19 boosters will now be available for any of the three federally approved vaccines. At least 10 states had already made this change as COVID cases rose — climbing by 33 percent in the last two weeks. Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:03 States sue over new Biden vaccine rule for businesses, claim federal overreach By John Yang, Courtney Norris This weekend, a federal appeals court in Louisiana temporarily blocked the Biden administration's new rule that millions of private sector workers get a COVID-19 vaccine, or get tested weekly. The rule has led more than two dozen states to file… Continue watching