Measles is back—and it’s not just a public health story, it’s a political one. In this episode of Curie, we explore how the virus is spreading through undervaccinated communities and what the data tells us about the role of vaccine hesitancy. But we also look at what happens when the newly appointed HHS Secretary—Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—has a long record of casting doubt on vaccines. From CDC guideline influence to NIH funding cuts, this episode unpacks how political leadership may be reshaping vaccine confidence in real time.
