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Katie Couric Media@katiecouricmedia I asked my friend @jessicamalatyrivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist to explain the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. It’s worse than you think. Four people have now died from measles in the state this year including two infants who were too young to be vaccinated. So how big is this outbreak really? And why might confirmed cases only tell part of the story? Jessica breaks down what’s happening, why measles is so dangerous, and what she’s watching as kids head back to school and respiratory virus season approaches. Watch and find out why she’s worried. And follow Jessica for more science you can actually understand. 🧬 📷: AP Photo/Ben Curtis #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealth #Vaccines #InfectiousDisease #Pennsylvania
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@johendrixnp 😢
@padushky Maha
@dgr52 Measles, eliminated now recurring with the most obvious cause lack of immunization. If this isn’t convincing evidence enough what is? Those who are vaccine deniers have no evidence to back their claims and as a result Measles have returned and all suffer the risk of infection for absolutely no good reason. This regime has done more harm than we can even comprehend.
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@yogamel27 PA is home to Amish, Mennonite and Catholic populations that seem to believe that God will protect them from illness, or that it's God's will if they become ill or die. Maybe God inspired vaccine research so that we wouldn't have to suffer. I mean, couldn't God wish for you to be healthy and protected? How is this different from ignoring hand washing recommendations? Or believing that God will protect you from lung disease even if you smoke two packs a day? God helps those who help themselves
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@_lucy_p There is a reason we eradicated this disease. And now Washington brought it back. Which disease is next? My heart goes out to parents who have to add this worry (which I did not have) to their children’s health and school year.
@kate21hope Thank You for speaking out.
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@palacegirl24 This administration is practicing survival of the fittest so they can kill everyone who wont vote for them
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@frant.61 So now seniors are at risk. Those who were vaccinated in the early 60 's. When will this national nightmare end
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@dzizzi This is a nightmare