Katherine Mackedanz
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“What people need to understand is how contagious this virus is,”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz emphasized the contagiousness of measles amid low vaccination rates in Todd County.
“We are not surprised that measles has come to Todd County,”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz said the county expected measles to appear given rising anti-vaccine sentiment since COVID.
“It becomes something that seems difficult to stop at a time when you have low vaccination rates.”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz emphasized the contagiousness of measles amid low vaccination rates in Todd County.
“Since COVID, we've seen a ton of anti-vaccine sentiment, a lot of hesitation in families.”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz said the county expected measles to appear given rising anti-vaccine sentiment since COVID.
“Unfortunately, healthcare providers aren't always that first place to get information about vaccines or public health,”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz said healthcare providers are not always people's first source for vaccine or public health information.
“People don't realize the impact infectious disease can have on our communities,”
Katherine Mackedanz · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Katherine Mackedanz warned about the impact infectious disease can have on communities, especially vulnerable groups.