Measles Resurgent: Utah Doctors on the Front Lines
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Measles cases in the US have reached a 35-year high with nearly 400 hospitalizations this year and several deaths, threatening elimination status as outbreaks persist, especially in Utah since 2025. KFF Health News spoke with six Utah pediatricians who describe severely ill, often unvaccinated children, the emotional toll on families, and the spread of misinformation and political divisions fueling hesitancy. The doctors advocate compassionate, trust-building conversations, more consistent public messaging, and policy actions to restore vaccination rates and prevent further, preventable suffering.
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