In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent measles outbreak currently going on in Columbus, Ohio.

Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and how it has led to 25% of the community being affected and now at severe risk for a disease that was once considered eradicated. At the time of this recording 46 children have been confirmed to be diagnosed with measles with 19 requiring hospitalization.

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Several discussion points today;

• When does this outbreak start?
• How has misinformation brought back a disease that was once considered dead?
• What to do if you are concerned about contracting measles if you're unvaccinated.

Links

• The Columbus Dispatch
• Measles Case Summary