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Ep 29: National Infant Immunization Week & Measles Outbreaks

Vax Talk

English - April 29, 2019 16:57 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB - ★★★★ - 329 ratings
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In this special NIIW mini-episode, Karen talks to a different Dr. Nathan (Dr. Chomilo) about the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Rates and how the reasons for not vaccinating have changed over the years. They also discuss current measles outbreaks.

Links/sources from the episode:
What is NIIW? https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/overview.html

StarTribune editorial: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-s-disgraceful-do-nothing-session-on-measles-vaccine/508972482/

695 measles cases: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/health/measles-outbreaks-us.html

1989-1991 measles outbreak: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00017268.htm