As Measles Wane, the Fight Remains

The latest number for measles cases shows that the worst outbreak New York has seen in a quarter century is ending.

There are some pockets in upstate’s Mennonite Christian community, but hard-hit Williamsburg and Rockland County haven’t had any new cases in over a month.

But that doesn’t mean the end of the measles war. One consequence from the outbreak — which began last Succos, and sickened over 1,000 people — will be playing itself out as the new school year begins next week: A religious exemption for vaccinations was nixed by the legislature a few months ago.

So will anti-vaxxers give in and allow their kids to be vaccinated for school?