Jackson County Health Honcho Blames Vaxx Misinformation Amid Measles Spike

Local officials confront culture war conversation as this local health concern ramps up. 

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Jackson County Health Director Bridgette Shaffer believes vaccine misinformation is the cause of rising case numbers.

“Our numbers are even higher this year than they were last year,” Shaffer said.

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