Livestream —Texas-New Mexico Measles 2025: Vaccine Policy

A major measles outbreak has rocked West Texas in recent weeks, with 159 confirmed cases and counting and two fatalities — the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. in nearly a decade. In response, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing intense scrutiny for his handling of the crisis and his longstanding vaccine skepticism.

Join us for an in-depth event that will explore the history of measles vaccination in the U.S., the rise of vaccine misinformation, and the implications of a measles outbreak for Texas, the nation, and the world. Featuring Dr. Peter Hotez, a renowned pediatrician and vaccine expert, the event will delve into the importance of science-driven policies to safeguarding public health. Dr. Hotez will highlight the critical role of vaccines in preventing outbreaks and discuss how stronger, more unified policies are necessary to protect future generations from preventable diseases.

This event is being broadcast virtually.