Measles outbreaks rise nationwide as vaccination rates fall

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Measles outbreaks are escalating nationwide due to declining vaccination rates, particularly among school-aged children. The current measles surge is linked to a broader anti-vaccine movement, exacerbated by COVID-19 vaccine mandates and amplified by political figures. This trend is not isolated to the US, with other countries also losing measles elimination status, and concerns extend to other preventable diseases.


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