AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Why Measles Is So Hard To Contain
- Measles cases in the U.S. surged in 2025 with over 2,200 confirmed cases and three deaths, the most since elimination in 2000.
- The virus's R₀ of 12–18 and airborne persistence up to two hours explain rapid spread among unvaccinated populations.
Long Term Harms Beyond The Rash
- Measles causes severe outcomes: ~20% hospitalization, ~1 per 1,000 brain swelling, and up to 3 per 1,000 deaths.
- Infection can cause immune amnesia wiping up to 70% of antibodies, raising vulnerability to other infections for years.
Get Vaccinated Against Measles Now
- Get vaccinated; vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles.
- Acting CDC director Jay Bhattacharya posted a video urging people to get vaccinated amid rising outbreaks and loss of elimination status.