Podcast: North Dakota Faces Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccination Decline
In this episode, we delve into North Dakota's first measles outbreak in over a decade. Journalist Michael Standaert from the North Dakota News Cooperative joins us to unpack the critical role local reporting plays in tracking this fast-spreading disease.
In this episode, we discuss the recent measles outbreak in North Dakota, marking the state's first cases in over a decade. Journalist Michael Standaert shares insights on the timely reporting done by the North Dakota News Cooperative, detailing the rapid spread of the disease and the significant role declining vaccination rates have played. We explore the outbreak's origins, current status, and efforts to mitigate further spread, including the response of local health officials and the rising vaccine hesitancy since the COVID-19 pandemic. This important story underscores the critical nature of in-depth journalism in keeping communities informed about public health crises.
Listen to the podcast below and read the full article here: https://www.newscoopnd.org/north-dakota-reports-first-measles-case-amidst-declining-vaccination-rates/
