A measles outbreak in West Texas, driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, has led to the promotion of unproven treatments like budesonide and clarithromycin—despite no evidence of their effectiveness. Public health experts stress that the MMR vaccine remains the only reliable protection against this highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
UTMB’s own Dr. Susan McLellan weighs in on the dangers of misinformation and the importance of evidence-based care. Read more to learn the facts and protect your health.