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“Secretary of Measlesland”: Dr. Paul Offit Slams RFK Jr.’s Handling of Deadly Measles Outbreak (www.democracynow.org)
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2026 is already the deadliest year for measles in the United States since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. Four people died over the last month in Pennsylvania amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, which had not seen a measles-related death in at least 35 years

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[–] 1 point 1 month ago (2 children)

Ok, but the Amish are not going to vaccinate regardless of who is Secretary of Health.

We have the same problem with Amish and Mennonites in Ontario.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    If we vaccinated enough for herd immunity, they’d more likely be ok too

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    No they won't, they need 95% vaccination rate or herd immunity won't work. They also travel across the border frequently.

    We have to stop allowing these religious exemptions for proper public health. Religion has nothing to do with medicine.

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