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Health Feb 25

West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities

By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant

Nation Mar 06

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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

A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic ...
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

Orange County Health Department In Orlando, Florida
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

Houston Chronicle
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

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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…

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Sep 16

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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…

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Feb 17

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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…

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Nov 19

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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.

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Nov 08

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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…

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