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Measles outbreak called evidence of a broken public health system

Original: Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela: The measles outbreak is evidence of a broken system

Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela argue in a joint opinion piece that the ongoing measles outbreak reflects deeper failures in the American public health system, pointing to gaps in vaccination coverage and weakened public trust rather than an isolated medical event. The commentary has been picked up by regional outlets, adding to wider debate over falling immunisation rates and how authorities respond to resurgent vaccine-preventable diseases.

Why now: Measles cases are resurging in the United States, reigniting debate over vaccination coverage and public health policy.

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