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Booster Shots The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health

Adam Ratner MD MPH

A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the antivaccine movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemic Every single child diagnosed with measles represents a system failure—an inexcusable unforced error. The technology to prevent essentially 100...

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The book was highlighted across three episodes, first introduced as a new release by the host, then discussed for its warning about declining vaccinations and growing mistrust that could drive measles resurgence, and finally noted as a timely commentary on children's health. The author and guests described it as highly relevant to current public‑health debates. Overall, the podcast presented the title as an important, urgent contribution without overt criticism.

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During the promotional segment, Terry mentioned Dr. Adam Ratner's new book Booster Shots, focusing on measles and children's health. The book was presented as a recent release.

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author of the new book, Booster Shots, The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health

Episode: What Measles Outbreaks Tell Us About Public Health...

The book warned that decreasing vaccinations and growing public mistrust would make measles resurgence inevitable and presented urgent lessons for protecting children's health.

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Dr. Ratner's new book, Booster Shots, The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health, warned that as the number of vaccinations in children decreases and the lack of public trust in science increases, the resurgence of illnesses like measles was a foregone conclusion.

Well, your book is very relevant.

Our guest today is Dr. Adam Ratner. ... his new book, Booster Shots, The Urgent Lessons of Measles, and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health.

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The host announced that Dr. Adam Ratner's new book Booster Shots argued that the resurgence of measles was a warning for children's health.

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His book is called Booster Shots.

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