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In reply to the discussion: Stupid State of Texas Measles Outbreak is already Out Of Control [View all]Strelnikov_
(7,970 posts)46. R0 of 12 to 18
300 x 12 = 3600
3600 x 12 = 43, 200
43,200 x 12 = 518,400
and so on.
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Stupid State of Texas Measles Outbreak is already Out Of Control [View all]
IrishBubbaLiberal
Feb 15
OP
Keep this one factoid in mind from that article when talking to antivax freedumb nutters
RockRaven
Feb 15
#6
Except that is a lie. See post #22. Don't lie if you want counterpropaganda to work.
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 16
#27
Yes, Louisiana is even worse off, with much higher poverty and fewer medical facilities.
SunSeeker
Feb 16
#20
If MAGAs don't care about dead schoolchildren from gunshots, they won't care about dead kids from measles.
Norrrm
Feb 16
#33