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Why is there a measles outbreak in Texas?

Season 1, Ep. 1071

Measles is spreading in Texas and shows no signs of slowing down. What does this outbreak tell us about the state of public health in the US and where does it go from here?


Writer: Jess Swinburne


Producer: Jess Swinburne


Photography: Roisin Savage


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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