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Somali Community in Minnesota Fights Measles, Misinformation

An ongoing measles outbreak in Minnesota has shined a light on the fact many Somali immigrants choose not to vaccinate their children. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 63 measles cases have been reported statewide as of May 16, and 53 of those cases were Minnesotans of Somali origin. Sixty of the reported cases involve individuals confirmed to not be vaccinated. Public health officials blame false rumors that vaccines are linked to autism and other...

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