With measles cases on the rise and the measles vaccination rate on the decline (not a coincidence!), the Chatham County Board of Health recently issued a statement urging residents to keep up with their routine vaccines, saying it’s “the most effective tool available to save lives and prevent serious illness.”

Board chair Stephanie Freese and vice-chair Zachary Brian join Aaron to discuss the importance (and safety) of vaccines.

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