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Island Conversations #53 –Measles and vaccinations in Hawaii

With the measles outbreak in Samoa that has sickened thousands and killed 82 (so far), there was concern about whether Hawaii residents understand and are protected against this potentially deadly disease.  Dr. Bruce Anderson and Dr. Sarah Park of State Department of Health and local Big Island pediatrician Dr. Peter Locatelli talk about the disease and vaccinations.  Photo, thanks to Science News Magazine. Air date:  Jan. 26, 2020

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