Beyond The Anti-Vaccination Movement: Poverty Plays A Role In Kids Not Getting Their Shots

Although much of the outbreak conversation has focused around ideological and religious exemptions, doctors say a critical piece of the puzzle is being ignored. "We see large coverage gaps among children who are living below the poverty line compared to those at or above poverty and among children who have no insurance," says Dr. Holly Hill, a medical officer and epidemiologist at the CDC. "The highest disparity is among the uninsured compared to those with private insurance." Meanwhile, the number of measles cases continues to rise across the country.

from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2HMs7OX