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Measles Outbreak Updates: A case study on the new era of Government Efficiency

By | March 29, 2025
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Measles virus particles imaged with radiography to enhance colors

As an epidemiologist and assistant professor dedicated to the education of primary care physicians, I feel compelled to address the alarming measles outbreak currently unfolding in Texas and neighboring states.  This situation not only underscores the resurgence of a disease once considered successfully contained but also highlights the detrimental impact of disinformation and recent government… Read More »

4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More

By | December 13, 2024
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hands wearing latex gloves, drawing liquid from a vial with a syringe.

This post was originally published on KFF Health News. It is published with open permission by that site. Measles is on the rise in the United States. In the first quarter of this year, the number of cases was about 17 times what it was, on average, during the same period in each of the four… Read More »

The Complexity of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Rural Areas

By | January 14, 2021
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During the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health inequality created by social determinants of health (SDoH) in the United States. SDoH include all aspects of the living environment, social support, safety, well-being, and resource availability, directly or indirectly influencing physical health outcomes. Consideration of SDoH is critical for successful comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine rollout.… Read More »