Prominent US anti-vaccine activist Brian Hooker reportedly contracted measles after traveling to west Texas, where he filmed an interview promoting anti-vaccine views. He allegedly failed to alert authorities, potentially spreading the highly contagious virus. Hooker claims he treated his symptoms with alternative remedies rather than seeking medical confirmation. Health officials in his home county report no measles cases, raising concerns about the potential for undetected spread and the impact of anti-vaccine misinformation. Experts warn of the serious implications, including a possible resurgence of measles in the US.

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