Amid an uptick in measles cases in the U.S., Rice University public health expert Kirstin Matthews is available to discuss recent cases.
Matthews is a science and technology policy fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, where she directs the Science and Technology Policy Program and the Biomedical Research Program within the Center for Health Policy. She is available for phone interviews and can discuss vaccines, Texas policy and measles.
“A combination of vaccine myths, misinformation and politics have resulted in situations where immunization rates drop, making populations more vulnerable to vaccine-preventable disease,” Matthews said. “In addition, there is a lack of strong political leadership to promote public health and vaccinating vulnerable populations in the region and at the state and national levels.”
To schedule an interview, contact Amy McCaig, senior national media relations specialist at Rice at 217-417-2901 or [email protected].
Written by Amy McCaig for Rice News.
