Misinformation threatens measles elimination status, overall health. Can KY alter course?

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 4,374

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Louisville’s Maricia Richardson grew up hearing that she didn’t need to get vaccinated.

She didn’t consider herself “anti vax” — more like vaccine hesitant — and much of that resistance was rooted in fear that there was something in vaccines, particularly something aimed at hurting her community.

“(For) my family, it was because we’re Black and we’re not supposed to take those shots,” Richardson, 54, explained. “They’re not meant for us. And …

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