WASHINGTON (April 28, 2025)- News outlets, NPR and AP are reporting that measles is now considered an outbreak with nearly 900 cases and 10 states having active outbreaks.
The outbreak continues to put pressure on HHS Director, RFK Jr to address the situation after he has been outspoken regarding the measles vaccine.
Experts at the George Washington University are available for comment. Please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell ([email protected]) or Katelyn Deckelbaum ([email protected]).
Law
Renée Gentry is a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Law and Director of the Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic at GW Law.
Peter H. Meyers is a Professor of Law Emeritus and former Director of the Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic at GW Law.
Health
Jose Lucar is an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Maria Elena Ruiz is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Elizabeth Choma is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
Ashley Darcy-Mahoney is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator at the GW School of Nursing.
Emily Smith is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
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