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Dr. Bob Sears actually reassured parents that measles wasn't deadly in developed countries, neglecting to mention the dozens of people who have died in outbreaks in Europe - another well-nourished population with lower vaccination rates than the U.S.

When Was the Last Measles Death in the United States?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / April 15, 2018 / Bob Sears, deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases, graphs, measles deaths, measles outbreaks, myths, SSPE, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

The 2025 Texas measles outbreak resulted in the death of two unvaccinated children, highlighting ongoing risks of measles in the U.S. Dr. Bob Sears’ claims of no recent deaths contradict reported cases. Since 2000, there have been 13 measles deaths, revealing the disease’s continued threat despite vaccination efforts.

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The Myth That Measles Isn’t Deadly

Vincent Iannelli, MD / July 23, 2017 / measles, measles deaths, measles outbreaks, SSPE, vaccine myths

Not only are measles infections deadly, usually from pneumonia and encephalitis, but a natural measles infection can also cause years of immunosuppression, increasing your risk of death from other diseases too.

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SSPE and Natural Immunity from Measles

Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 12, 2016 / benefits, measles deaths, natural immunity, risks, SSPE, SSPE deaths, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a late complication of a natural measles infection.

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