Ep 21 Measles: The Worst Souvenir
b'You\\u2019ve seen the recent headlines and heard the news reports, but they\\u2019re only part of this deadly virus\\u2019s story. This week we\\u2019re covering the rest. We take you on a one-of-a-kind tour of measles, exploring how this vaccine-preventable virus can wriggle its way into your cells and cause short-term misery and long-term damage. Then we trace the history of this notorious killer from its bovine beginnings to the devastation it wreaked on unexposed populations. The tour ends with a look at measles by the numbers around the world today. If you take home one souvenir from this tour, let it be gratitude for vaccines!\\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'