Autism-vaccine fear confounds scientific community

We're on pace for the worst measles outbreak in nearly 20 years.

Click here to see a breakdown immunization opt-outs by Washington  school districts. 

The resurgence of pertussis or whooping cough is partly attributed to pockets of unvaccinated children.

The disease is highly contagious and can be life-threatening for babies.

"People think their kids will get it and they'll just have a little cough, no big deal," Michelle Razore said.

Links to research used in this story
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2013NewsReleases/WashingtonChildVaccinationRatesDecline.aspx

Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Duchin, Chief of Epidemiology King County Public Health.