Episode 1746 • • 1:20:31 - 1:24:17
1746: Bedtime Hygiene
Mennonite Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Exemptions, Gaines County
A measles outbreak in rural Gaines County, Texas, is linked to Mennonite communities that have historically practiced medical self-sufficiency. While older generations were vaccinated for citizenship, younger Mennonites are increasingly choosing conscientious exemptions. Health officials note that distrust in the healthcare system has spread beyond the Mennonite community following the COVID-19 pandemic.