A Patheos columnist questions whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears responsibility for a surge in measles cases in Utah, examining possible connections between religious culture and vaccination rates. The piece explores whether LDS teachings or culture influence parents' vaccination decisions.

Utah has seen rising measles cases amid broader debates over vaccine hesitancy. The article does not present Church statements on vaccines in the available content. The LDS Church has historically supported vaccination and issued statements during the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging members to be vaccinated, though it does not mandate medical choices.