Measles on the Rise?

The New York Times and Washington Post report that U.S. measles rates are now at their highest point since 2001. On a related note, Science Progress just posted an interview with Dr. Saad B. Omer on vaccine policy.

One wonders how much of a public health crisis we need before we rethink our vaccine exemption policies—particularly given that misconceptions floating around about a connection between vaccines and autism are driving more parents to opt against MMR.

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