So, let’s talk about the reasons why measles is back and why we’re blaming misinformation and disinformation for it… Should we be concerned? Do we need to get vaccinated ASAP? Tune in to this episode to find out!
A disease we’ve eradicated in this country in the year 2000 has now come back, and it’s definitely worse than before. Yes, I’m talking about the measles disease and its recent outbreaks here in the United States.
In this year alone, with just three months in, it has already claimed its first two deaths—both of whom are kids. Innocent children who never had a choice; just kids who had to go through the consequences of their parents’ decisions.
And with no treatment for it still and a lot of anti-vaxxers spreading false claims, what happens next? More outbreaks, more travel bans, more ER visits, and more preventable deaths.
It’s devastating, but it’s the truth. But then again, it’s preventable. Lives could be saved and people could prevent being sick—BUT if and only if we start acting today.
So, if you want to know how you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and others, join me in this podcast episode. Together, let’s fight to spread the truth and combat the killer—mis- and disinformation.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Learn why measles outbreaks keep happening, and why they’re only getting worse;
- Understand how misinformation and disinformation impact vaccine hesitancy, putting lives at risk and leading to avoidable deaths;
- Recognize the real-life consequences of skipping vaccines—for yourself, your family, and your community; and
- Discover a list of things you can do to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick and ultimately dying due to measles.
“You know what really works very well against people getting the measles [disease]? Getting vaccinated… Vaccination remains the cornerstone of preventing measles…not any supplement or mineral or any random thing you want to put in your body.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
"A disease that we got rid of, essentially, in 2000, that we don’t necessarily have a treatment for in 2025, has now claimed its first two deaths in over a decade. And unfortunately, the only thing we have to blame is misinformation and disinformation.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“People always say this: The lie travels much faster than the truth.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“My biggest issue with those who are very vocal with their stances [is] when sh*t hits the fan, those same people are silent, are absent. In fact…when you look across your timeline, no one’s championing being anti-vaxx. All of a sudden, it’s not cool to be anti-vaxx, because you have a current outbreak. [But] the second this outbreak dies down, you’ll see those same people start picking their cameras back up… But every time we have an outbreak like such, those people tend to run away and they’re silent.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“You’re taking this [vaccine] not because the government wants to overpower you or inject you with some GPS-related medication—which is some of the craziest stuff I hear from these anti-vaxxers. It’s because, for the greater good, people need to be protected.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“I want you guys to make your own informed decisions because this is what happens: when it hits the fan, those same people who told you ‘don’t do this’ ‘don’t do that’ are nowhere to be found, and the only people who are still around to be found are the ones who have to risk their selves, their family, to take care of you.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
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Resources:
- CDC Health Advisory (“Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season")
- News Article from the American Hospital Association (“CDC issues advisory on measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico”)
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