Dr. Erin Nicholson highlighted the growing number of Texas students missing measles vaccination documentation and encouraged families to stay current before school starts.
Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi emphasized the importance of equitable vaccine access in global health settings and spoke about her team’s work on low-cost vaccine technologies.
Dr. Claire Bocchini addressed declining confidence in vaccines and reminded families that childhood immunizations remain one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent disease.
Dr. Sapna Singh explained that measles spreads rapidly among unvaccinated populations and underscored the importance of booster doses to protect children and communities.
Dr. Amya Mitchell noted that Texas remains vulnerable when vaccination rates drop and encouraged families to stay proactive with regular doctor visits.
Dr. Daniel Chelius explained how ENT specialists help identify complications from preventable diseases and the role vaccines play in avoiding serious outcomes.
Dr. Peter Hotez warned that reduced childhood vaccination coverage in Texas is fueling measles outbreaks and could rekindle other preventable diseases.