Episode Description
A deep‑dive conversation on the 2026 U.S. measles outbreak—now one of the most significant resurgences in decades. The episode explores why cases are rising, how past outbreaks set the stage for today’s vulnerabilities, and why immune amnesia is a growing concern for clinicians, parents, and public health leaders.
Resources:
- CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
- American Society for Microbiology - Measles and Immune Amnesia https://asm.org/articles/2019/may/measles-and-immune-amnesia
- National Institute of Health - National Library of Medicine - Measles Wipes out Immune System's Memory, Study Finds https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/7353/
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - What is "immune amnesia"? This long -term side effect of measles is newly relevant. https://bit.ly/4rAfydx