Nearly 70% Of Survey Respondents Concerned About Measles Outbreak

The Hill (3/13, Fortinsky) reports a Quinnipiac University survey released Thursday found that “69 percent of respondents say they are concerned about” the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, including 36 percent who say they’re “very” concerned and 33 percent who say they’re “somewhat” concerned. Meanwhile, 15 percent of respondents say they are “not so concerned” and 14 percent say they’re “not concerned at all.” In addition, 57% of respondents “say children who have not gotten standard vaccinations should not be allowed to attend schools and other childcare facilities,” while 35 percent “say they should be allowed.”