Episode 1 - Measles Is Back: What the 2025 Data Actually Shows

Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. years ago. So why is it back—and spreading? In our first episode of From Bench to Bedside, we unpack what’s actually happening, why this matters right now, and how misinformation helped bring a preventable disease roaring back.

Measles Deep Dive

Dr. Robin gives a master class in self-regulation and teamwork. And yes, there’s also solid information on measles. Not just the current situation, but helpful backstory on the research that started concerns about the MMR.
Next time I’m stuck at the soccer field with that parent, I’ll have better facts ready.
Trigger warning: this episode includes some calm, matter-of-fact discussion of child loss that may be difficult for anyone who has lost a child to a communicable disease.