InvestigateTV+: Measles outbreaks in the U.S.

(InvestigateTV) — Once declared eliminated in the U.S., measles is making a comeback as cases reach a decades-high peak. InvestigateTV+ digs into the highly contagious disease’s return and how one state is fighting its worst outbreak in years. Plus, Black women who integrated industries during the Civil Rights era reunite at the adult education center that changed their lives. Then, we visit a tasting room opened by a volunteer firefighter to honor first responders and celebrate the brotherhood of the fire service.Measles outbreaks in the U.S.Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth and can cause serious health complications, including death.Measles is most often associated with a rash and fever, according to the CDC. Health experts warn it can cause severe complications, particularly in babies and young children.When more than 95% of a community is vaccinated, most people are protected through what’s known as herd immunity.Read moreThis school helped break barriersJust