Microbe Magazine Podcast

Measles is becoming an important public health problem and it is important to recognize and understand the origins of this problem and how it can affect the population of our country. At the same time, it is critical to have updated and scientifically accurate information on the clinical presentations, risk factors and countermeasures. Today, we will discuss this topic with experts in field.  Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/oQDaa8J9v5w Topics:  • Define measles as an important public health threat  • Explain the origin of the epidemic  • Accurate information on countermeasures and strategies to tackle this outbreak. Guests:  - Hana Mohammed El Sahly, M.D.  Professor, Kyle and Josephine Morrow Chair, Department of Medicine, Molecular Virology and Microbiology; Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU) Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX US. - Natasha B. Halasa M.D., M.P.H. Craig Weaver Professor of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation, Vanderbilt University, Na