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It’s estimated that an infected individual in a population fully susceptible to measles will spread the virus to between 11 and 18 additional people. “The fundamental reason why we’re seeing the number of cases we are is inadequate vaccine coverage among the exposed,” said John Brownstein, an HMS associate professor.

Behind the measles outbreak

Study finds vaccination rate far below what’s needed to keep virus in check

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DateMarch 20, 2015

“There is a little bit of a reason to worry. We could see a resurgence of disease in part because there are many unprotected individuals mixed in our society," said Dyann Wirth (center) as part of a panel discussion on the recent measles outbreak. Joined by fellow health experts Ahmed Ragab (from left), George Annas, and Nir Eyal (not pictured), the panel focused on the contentious public debate surrounding childhood vaccinations.

An opening for measles

Anti-vaccination trend a growing concern

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DateFebruary 27, 2015May 2, 2019

Dyann Wirth, chair of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, discusses what’s behind the resurgence of measles in the United States.

Sick with measles, again

Infectious disease expert discusses recent spread, vaccination issues, more

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DateFebruary 5, 2015