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‘The Pitt’ Tackles Measles, the Unvaccinated & “Dr. Google Bullsh-t” In Tonight’s Episode
In the April 3 episode of The Pitt, the emergency room admits a boy with measles who wasn't vaccinated.
In this exclusive clip from the penultimate episode, Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) tells the parents that their son contracted measles from his sister, who has fortunately recovered. The worry is that damage may have occurred to the kid’s brain so further tests are needed, but the helicopter mom is refusing a much-needed spinal tap because Google says the lumbar puncture could cause paralysis. Given the current measles outbreak in Texas — as of April 1, there were 422 cases and 42 patients were hospitalized — The Pitt on Max couldn’t be blamed for jumping on a very relevant topic in the drama’s first year.
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