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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 11 MIN

Vaccine Education at Risk: Dr. Besser Talks Public Health Cuts with Radio Catskill

from WJFF - The Local Edition - Special Report · host Jason Dole & Patricio Robayo

As preventable diseases like measles make a resurgence across the U.S., the importance of routine vaccinations and a strong public health system has never been clearer.Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC Director, about why vaccine education is more vital than ever amid sweeping cuts to public health departments.Listen to the full conversation on Radio Catskill and hear Dr. Besser’s insights on how communities can stay informed, protected, and supported in the face of growing public health challenges.

As preventable diseases like measles make a resurgence across the U.S., the importance of routine vaccinations and a strong public health system has never been clearer.Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC Director, about why vaccine education is more vital than ever amid sweeping cuts to public health departments.Listen to the full conversation on Radio Catskill and hear Dr. Besser’s insights on how communities can stay informed, protected, and supported in the face of growing public health challenges.

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As preventable diseases like measles make a resurgence across the U.S., the importance of routine vaccinations and a strong public health system has never been clearer.Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO...

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