Summary
Joe Rogan faced criticism online for comments he made about measles on his podcast. He suggested measles wasn't serious and confused it with chickenpox, leading to accusations that he was spreading misinformation about vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in measles cases and outbreaks in 2025.
Key Facts
- Joe Rogan made comments about measles on an episode of his podcast from February.
- He suggested that measles was not a serious illness and that people became immune for life after getting it.
- Critics online pointed out that Rogan confused measles with chickenpox.
- Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious health issues, but it is preventable with vaccines.
- There were 50 measles outbreaks and 2,012 cases in the U.S. in 2025, an increase from the previous year.
- Vaccine skepticism has grown in the U.S. due to various factors, including misinformation and political divisions.
- Some social media users expressed concern that Rogan's comments could fuel anti-vaccine beliefs.
- Joe Rogan's podcast is one of the most popular in the U.S., ranked No. 1 on Spotify's "Top Podcasts" chart.
