A measles outbreak that began in late 2014 (eventually traced back to Disneyland in California) marked what would by
advisory the outbreak had spread beyond California to six additional states and Mexico. The CDC further stated "most young physicians have never seen a case of measles," adding such doctors consequently "may not take a detailed history of travel or potential exposure and initially may not consider the diagnosis in a clinically compatible case."
The resurgence of a seemingly eliminated illness prompted both proponents and detractors of vaccines to voice their viewpoints about the outbreak. One doctor from the latter camp, an Arizona cardiologist named
Dr. Wolfson puzzled many viewers with his opinions that parents should avoid vaccinating their children, common childhood illnesses (such as measles) could be avoided by boosting the immune system in other ways, and children had a "right" to contract such illnesses:
Wolfson does not believe in vaccination. "We do not need to inject chemicals into ourselves and into our children in order to boost our immune system," he said.
The cardiologist also believes the key is to have a healthy immune system. In order to have that, he says, you have to avoid chemicals, get enough sleep, exercise, take good supplements, and have proper nutrition.
"I'm a big fan of what's called paleo-nutrition, so our children eat foods that our ancestors have been eating for millions of years," he said. "That's the best way to protect."