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How to prevent the spread of measles in Vermont

Measles was declared eradicated from the U.S. nearly a quarter century ago. Then, last week, Vermont's Department of Health identified a case in the state for the first time since 2018. State epidemiologist Patsy Kelso joined the show to explain the key role vaccinations play in curbing the spread of measles in the U.S.

Broadcast live on Monday, April 29, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Corrected: April 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM EDT
In this conversation, we erroneously said the measles vaccine was introduced around 2 decades ago. In fact, the first measles vaccine was licensed for public use in 1963.
Mikaela Lefrak is the host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Her stories have aired nationally on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. A seasoned local reporter, Mikaela has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards and a Public Media Journalists Association award for her work.