Recent measles outbreaks throughout the United States in 2025 have reignited concerns over declining vaccination rates. According to health officials, these outbreaks are largely fueled by vaccine misinformation and hesitancy, contributing to a resurgence of preventable diseases.

Doctors believe the anti-vaxxer movement is quickly turning into a public health crisis. This reporting project takes viewers on a road trip to a remote tropical island to see what the U.S. can learn from its mistakes.

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