"Rising Measles Cases Spark Concern in Florida and Across the U.S."
TL;DR
Florida is facing a measles outbreak with falling childhood vaccination rates, as only 91.7% of students provided proof of immunization in the 2021-2022 school year, the lowest in a decade. The state's Surgeon General has contradicted federal health guidance, and vaccine hesitancy has been encouraged by the governor's administration. The national average for vaccination is 93%, and 35 measles cases have been reported in 15 states.
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- Map shows falling childhood vaccination rates in Florida as state faces measles outbreak USA TODAY
- Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports CNN
- Florida's measles response flouts science of disease prevention : Shots - Health News NPR
- U.S. measles cases rise to 41, as CDC tallies infections now in 16 states CBS News
- Florida Surgeon General Risks Making a Dangerous Measles Outbreak Much Worse Scientific American
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