The article discusses the resurgence of measles in the U.S., highlighting the alarming statistics of deaths and nearly 900 cases across states. It outlines that public mistrust in vaccines, fueled by misinformation among certain demographics, particularly Republican voters, is leading to this preventable disease's return. A significant portion of respondents to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll perpetuate damaging myths about the vaccine's safety, which suggests a coordinated propaganda effort undermining scientific trust. The situation presents dire public health risks, potentially resulting in a widespread epidemic influenced by misinformation for political gain.
With two children dead in Texas, an adult dead in New Mexico and nearly 900 confirmed cases of measles across 25 states, we are now at risk of a preventable, dangerous disease becoming endemic once more within a generation.
One quarter of the 1,380 people surveyed believe the false notion that the measles vaccine causes autism. Some 19 percent mistakenly believe the vaccine is more dangerous than the deadly virus it prevents.
This propaganda exercise, headed by an unqualified anti-vaxxer, was conjured simply to raise questions about vaccines. The poll makes clear who this noise is aimed at: Republican voters, bidding to undermine their trust in science and government.
We are on the brink of an epidemic, one that could make millions of people sick with measles each year, and this is all being done for political and personal gain, with children as the collateral damage.
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