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‘The anti-vaccine movement doesn’t take their toys and go home’: As measles spreads, vaccination rates continue to decline
PHOENIX – Health experts say that misinformation is the driving force behind low vaccination rates. Mixed messaging from top officials, along with widespread misinformation, is contributing to declining vaccination rates in Arizona’s rural counties.
Measles cases are increasing in West Texas, spurring health warnings and a vaccine debate
SEMINOLE, TX – As the measles outbreak that began in rural Gaines County in West Texas quickly surpassed 300 cases, clinics saw a surge in patients and hospitalizations. Mennonite communities, which have a substantial presence in the region, continued to navigate vaccine decisions. The federal funding cuts and leadership rhetoric further complicated the public health response.
