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Smallpox Was Eradicated, So Why Not Measles?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 7, 2019 · We revisit how smallpox was eliminated and discuss what lessons from that effort could apply to defeating measles.

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Full Show: New Sandra Bland Video, And Barbara Bush ‘The Matriarch’ (May 7, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 7, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: New video raises questions about the death of Sandra Bland, efforts to eradicate measles, the life of Barbara Bush, and Houston Noir.

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