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Measles

Measles

By: Inception Point Ai
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 "Measles" is a six-episode podcast series hosted by AI expert Julia Cartwright that explores one of history's most misunderstood diseases. The series traces measles from its devastating impact in the pre-vaccine era—when it killed thousands of children annually—through the revolutionary development of vaccines in the 1960s, to today's complex challenges with outbreaks and vaccine hesitancy. Julia combines scientific accuracy with accessible storytelling, examining how measles spreads, why it's so dangerous, and the social factors behind modern outbreaks. Each episode reveals how this "simple childhood rash" is actually a serious disease that continues to shape public health policy and community trust worldwide.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Meet Measles with Julia Cartwright

    Meet Measles with Julia Cartwright
    Sep 15 2025
    1 min
  • When Measles Returns The Trust Question Vaccine Hesitancy

    When Measles Returns The Trust Question Vaccine Hesitancy
    Sep 15 2025
    Episodes 4 & 5 of "Measles" combine to explore modern measles outbreaks and vaccine hesitancy through the lens of the 2014 Disneyland outbreak. Julia Cartwright traces how one infectious visitor sparked 147 cases across seven states, demonstrating measles' explosive transmission in communities with low vaccination rates. The episode examines the complex factors behind vaccine hesitancy—from success-bred complacency and misinformation spread through social media to legitimate concerns about institutional trust and individual autonomy. Julia respectfully explores why some educated, affluent communities show higher hesitancy rates while revealing the real-world consequences: vulnerable populations at risk, strained healthcare systems, and economic costs reaching millions during outbreaks.
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    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    29 mins
  • The Vaccine Breakthrough

    The Vaccine Breakthrough
    Sep 15 2025
    "Measles" chronicles the scientific breakthrough that changed history—the development of the measles vaccine. Julia Cartwright follows researchers like Dr. John Enders and Dr. Thomas Peebles as they painstakingly grew the measles virus in laboratory cultures, starting with a sample from an eleven-year-old boy named David Edmonston. The episode details the years-long process of weakening the virus through multiple cell cultures, conducting rigorous safety trials, and scaling up production for mass distribution. Julia explains how this scientific achievement transformed childhood from an era of inevitable disease and death to one where parents could finally protect their children from measles' devastating effects.
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    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    19 mins
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