News outlets, and are reporting that measles is now considered an outbreak with nearly 900 cases and 10 states having active outbreaks.
The outbreak continues to put pressure on HHS Director, RFK Jr to address the situation after he has been outspoken regarding the measles vaccine.
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is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator at the GW School of Nursing.
is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
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