America is facing the worst measles outbreak in over 25 years this week as confirmed cases continue to rise.
In 2000, public health officials declared the disease eliminated. But as of Thursday, the current measles outbreak had sickened 555 people across 20 states. That’s a 20 percent increase in confirmed cases in just one week.
Nurse on a mission to fight anti-vaccine myths as measles outbreak grows
The CDC today reported at least 555 confirmed measles cases in 20 states, a 20% increase in just a week. One nurse is on the front lines trying to convince parents to ignore the anti-vaccine myths on social media, which she once believed herself. https://nbcnews.to/2GmfcCG