Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths
- In April 2025, 8-year-old Daisy Hildebrand died in Lubbock from measles during a West Texas outbreak.
- Daisy was unvaccinated, and her death ignited debate amid rising vaccine skepticism and misinformation.
- The measles outbreak primarily affected the Old Colony Mennonite community in Gaines County.
- Daisy's father, Peter Hildebrand, stated, "Absolutely not," when asked if he regretted not vaccinating her.
- The Texas outbreak saw over 540 cases and 56 hospitalizations, highlighting the need for increased vaccination.
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Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths
When Daisy Hildebrand became the second Texas child to die of measles on April 3, her physicians reported — per the state health code — the 8-year-old’s death to local officials in Lubbock where she died and in tiny Gaines…
Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplayi…
After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone.
Tragedy in West Texas: Father Stands Firm on Anti-Vaccination Stance After Daughter's Measles Death
VINNEWS STAFF _*]:min-w-0″> In a heart-wrenching development that has ignited nationwide debate, Peter Gildebrand, whose 8-year-old daughter Daisy died of measles last week, remains steadfast in his anti-vaccination beliefs despite the devastating loss. “Absolutely not,” Gildebrand declared when asked by Child Health Defense if he regretted keeping his daughter unvaccinated. The organization, founded by current […]
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