Martha Edwards
Pediatrician and president of the South Carolina chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, providing expertise on the measles outbreak and vaccination issues in South Carolina.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 23min
What sparked the nation's worst measles outbreak in decades
Dr. Martha Edwards, a pediatrician leading South Carolina’s AAP chapter, explains how low vaccination rates and community mistrust fueled a rapid measles spread. Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, reflects on Jesse Jackson’s influence and the long arc of racial and economic justice. They discuss vaccine hesitancy, outbreak risks, Jackson’s strategy of economic pressure, and the legacy that shapes today’s activism.
