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Opinion: Measles Almost Killed Me. Now I'm a Doctor — and I'm Scared

Jewel Mullen
Opinion: Measles Almost Killed Me. Now I'm a Doctor — and I'm Scared
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Dr. Jewel Mullen survived a life-threatening measles infection as a kindergartener in 1961, an experience that shaped her medical career. Now, as a physician, she watches with alarm as measles resurfaces in communities with declining vaccination rates. Her personal brush with this once-devastating disease underscores the serious health risks posed by preventable illnesses. Mullen's perspective as both a survivor and medical professional highlights why maintaining high vaccination coverage remains critical for public health protection.

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