The article discusses the alarming resurgence of measles in Texas, with a recent death highlighting the consequences of vaccine misinformation. Texas is currently facing its largest outbreak in over three decades. The writer, a pediatrician, expresses concerns about the state's harsh laws related to abortion and immigration, which create barriers to healthcare access. A recent executive order requires hospitals to inquire about immigration status, compounding fear among patients. Ultimately, the author emphasizes the critical role of healthcare providers in navigating these challenges for vulnerable populations.
...this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles—an entirely preventable disease. Right now, the state is seeing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years.
Texas is ground zero for freedoms under assault... a doctor convicted of providing an illegal abortion in Texas can face up to 99 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, and the loss of their medical license.
...the threat of deportation serves as a deterrent to seeking health care. When a doctor went viral for informing patients that they... are not legally required to disclose citizenship status.
I have spent time in the halls of power at the White House and networked in the ivory towers of Manhattan... but nothing I have done is more impactful than a day's work in this battleground of the south.
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