Parental Perspective
Despite the tragic death of their 6-year-old daughter from measles, her parents, members of the Mennonite community, expressed no regrets about their decision not to vaccinate and continue to oppose the MMR vaccine. They believe measles is beneficial for the immune system.
The parents sought alternative treatments for their other four children, who also contracted measles, and reported a quick recovery, attributing it to the untested treatments. They have not received a death certificate for their daughter yet.
Public Health Response
Health officials emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine, stating it's the best way to prevent measles. The ongoing Texas outbreak, largely affecting the unvaccinated Mennonite community, has seen a significant number of cases.
, once skeptical of the MMR vaccine, now advocates for vaccination in response to the outbreak, highlighting the potentially deadly nature of measles. This shift contrasts with the parents' beliefs and the anti-vaccine stance of the Children’s Health Defense.