Anti-vaccers descended on Minnesota and the result is sadly predictable
In case you needed further proof that vaccines are vital and important, consider what's happening **w in Minnesota. **
An outbreak of measles has sickened more than 40 children since mid-April, primarily within the state's large Somali-American community. Anti-vaccination activists have helped spur unfounded fears in Somali parents that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine causes autism in children. **
Doctors and state health professionals said they are working to contain the virus, which causes fever, watery eyes, and a red skin rash — and can lead to hospitalization or death. But experts expect measles cases to continue rising in coming weeks, the Associated Press reported. ** Read more...