"Florida's Measles Outbreak: Surgeon General Defers to Parents on Unvaccinated Kids in School"

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Florida has become the epicenter of a measles outbreak, with a seventh case confirmed, involving a child under five. The outbreak, initially linked to a school in Weston, has raised concerns about vaccination rates and public health measures. The decision to allow parents to choose whether to quarantine their children or let them continue attending school has come under scrutiny. With measles being highly contagious and vaccination rates declining, health officials are urging immediate intervention to prevent further spread and emphasizing the importance of MMR vaccination to protect against the virus.
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