Samoa's Devastating Measles Outbreak: An Antivax Story

The video discusses the paradox of vaccine success, highlighting the resurgence of measles due to declining vaccination rates influenced by anti-vaccination movements. It focuses on the severe measles outbreak in Samoa, where vaccination rates plummeted after a tragic incident involving vaccine misadministration. The outbreak led to thousands of cases and numerous deaths, prompting a nationwide immunization campaign. The video emphasizes the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent such outbreaks and protect children from preventable diseases.

What measures have been taken in Samoa in response to the measles outbreak?

Why are vaccines considered victims of their own success?