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Pediatricians walk a delicate line with parents in measles vaccination debate (www.nbcnews.com)

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Pediatricians face increasing challenges as measles cases rise, with some parents fearing exposure while others refuse vaccination.

Measles, highly contagious and preventable with a 97%-effective vaccine, has surged in West Texas, where immunization rates are below the 95% needed for herd immunity.

The U.S. saw its first measles death in a decade, yet vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s skepticism, persists.

Doctors urge early vaccination where possible and stress the risks, as measles can cause pneumonia, brain damage, or death. Public health experts warn the U.S. may backslide in containing the disease.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

Why not? Coddling these adult children has been quite fruitful as of late.