Anti-vaxxers To Blame For Skyrocketing Measles Cases

Anti-vaxxers and lack of access are contributing to new outbreaks of measles.

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"Measles cases increased 300 percent worldwide in the first three months of 2019 compared to the first three months in 2018, according to the World Health Organization.

The 2019 increase "follows consecutive increases over the past two years,” according to a World Health Organization statement, which added, “While this data is provisional and not yet complete, it indicates a clear trend. Many countries are in the midst of sizeable measles outbreaks, with all regions of the world experiencing sustained rises in cases.”

Measles is preventable by vaccine — but vaccination rates are declining. In part, that’s due to supply problems. In Madagascar, for example, infrastructure provided a challenge, contributing to a measles outbreak earlier this year. Africa had the biggest rise in measles cases — 700 percent compared to the same period in 2018."

Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Nomi Prins, Adrienne Lawrence

Cast: Ana Kasparian, Nomi Prins, Adrienne Lawrence

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