US measles cases now at 500+ in 20 states, first international spread
We're reaping the results of lax or no vaccination. For every thousand measles cases, someone dies—and we've already had two known deaths. And that's just the tip of the anti-public health iceberg.
This post is about rapidly spreading measles, but there’s much more going on in public health that will affect all of us in every part of our lives. Read Dr. Katelyn Jetelina’s summary of the danger.
Sections in this post
Why it matters, particularly to women
Cases are spreading rapidly
So much for US leadership in eradication
How bad is it (with graph) and …
