CBS News provides coverage on its website of the “growing measles outbreak in the Pacific Northwest [that] has sickened dozens and is spreading fears among many parents.” The piece highlights comments by NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, who told CBSN AM, “These outbreaks are due to the anti-vaccine movement,” stressing that the measles vaccine has been scientifically shown “over many years to be safe and effective in preventing” infection. While he said parents who do not get their children vaccinated should not be denigrated, he stressed, “The overwhelming scientific evidence over many years and decades indicate that the vaccine, particularly the measles vaccine is very safe.” To address the potential for future outbreaks, he “says stricter laws regarding vaccine exemptions could help prevent further outbreaks.”

CNBC – Squawk Box features an appearance by FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discussing vaccine exemption rates in Washington and the risks of measles.

From the news release of the American Association for Justice.