Anxiety is spreading across the country as measles, once nearly eradicated in the United States, makes a striking return. The virus, highly contagious and perilous for children, has now reached New York, with several cases reported in Orange County. Three children under the age of five are currently battling the disease. Many of our communities are now on high alert, and for good reason: measles rapidly snowballs, especially within communities suffering from vaccination coverage gaps.

Since May 1 alone, a record-breaking 935 cases have been confirmed nationally. While many of these stem from localized outbreaks, the question remains: Why has an outbreak emerged so rapidly?

The answer is as infuriating as it is simple – misinformation.

Baseless conspiracy theories claiming vaccines are “

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