Episode 14: Kids Are Dying Thanks to Woo: Measles Edition

Fact: In 1963, you were 14,000 MORE likely to be infected with measles as you were in 2005. Fact: Since 2005, when measles was effectively eradicated, the number of people infected and killed is again on the rise. Why? Vaccine fearmongering. Fact: During these outbreaks, children: babies, kids undergoing chemo, ill babies- are far and away the most common victims.  Fiction: Measles isn't a big deal. It only is if you're not the one dying. Fact: It's not just about you, Darla. That's in this episode of What the Woo. need more about measles: CDC Measles Stats Measles Outbreak in Phillippines Kills 136   Today's music credit: "Lights of Winter" by Borrtex