A second child has died in the Texas measles outbreak
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Second Child Dies as Texas Measles Outbreak Intensifies
Above: A child is held by his mother while he receives an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by the Lubbock Public Health Department on March 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Image copyright: Jan Sonnenmair/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The measles outbreak is a preventable crisis that poses serious risks to public health. With the MMR vaccine demonstrating 97% effectiveness after two doses and a proven safety record spanning over 60 years, vaccination stands out as the most effective way to save lives and safeguard the health of our communities.
Narrative B
Though vaccination is undoubtedly the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles, it is important to respect personal choices and the right to bodily autonomy. Individuals should have access to reliable information that allows them to carefully consider the benefits of vaccination alongside their preference for natural immunity or alternative treatments. But ultimately, their decision must be respected.