As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By NPR
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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
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As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.