"Rising Measles Cases Prompt CDC Health Alert and Vaccine Recommendations"
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The CDC has issued a health advisory due to a surge in measles cases in the U.S. and abroad, with 58 confirmed cases across 17 states this year, matching the total for 2023. The majority of cases have been linked to international travel, prompting the CDC to urge all U.S. residents traveling internationally to ensure they are up-to-date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. The agency emphasized the importance of vaccination, as measles is highly infectious and can spread rapidly, especially among unvaccinated populations.
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