We thought measles was gone. We thought it was one of those diseases our parents had to worry about, not us. But here we are in 2025, and the CDC just confirmed the highest number of measles cases in more than 30 years. Over 1,200 infections, three deaths, and outbreaks in 39 states. It’s not just back. It’s spreading fast. And it’s hitting communities with low vaccination rates the hardest. West Texas may be the epicenter, but this virus is already everywhere.
In this episode, we break down how we got here and what it means. Vaccination rates have fallen below the threshold for herd immunity. In some schools, only 40 to 60 percent of students are vaccinated. That is a public health disaster waiting to happen. We talk about the dangerous combination of misinformation, political distrust, religious extremism, and poor healthcare access fueling this crisis. We walk through the symptoms, the risks, and the real stories of people being affected.
This is about more than just a virus. It’s about whether we still care for one another. Whether we protect each other. Whether we still believe in truth. If you’re a parent, if you care about public health, or if you’re tired of watching facts get trampled by politics, this episode is for you. Measles didn’t have to come back. But now that it has, we’re going to face it. Together.
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