Ep 29: National Infant Immunization Week & Measles Outbreaks
Apr 29, 2019•29 min
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Episode description
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
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