In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles By Annie Sciacca May 28, 2026

In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles By Annie Sciacca May 28, 2026 https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/measles-outbreak-contained-vaccine-skeptical-california-shasta-county/ A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case. Conservative Shasta County stopped a measles outbreak from spreading, enlisting teachers, church leaders, and other trusted community members to get the public on board with health guidelines. Infectious disease specialists say the successful effort could be a guide for other communities struggling to contain the highly contagious virus.