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Season 1Episode 321

Fighting Measles and Anti-Vax Views in West Texas

May 8, 2025
20:12

Episode Description

Katherine Wells, the public health director in Lubbock, Texas, describes her fight to stop a multi-state measles outbreak despite a chaotic reorganization of federal health agencies.


Guest:

Katherine Wells, Director, Lubbock Public Health


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