Measles surge in Oregon tests herd immunity as vaccines decline
TL;DR
Oregon is experiencing its highest measles caseload in years, with 45 known cases as of Wednesday, surpassing 2024’s peak of 31 and last year’s count of only one. Health officials say the rise aligns with falling vaccination rates, raising the risk of wider outbreaks and underscoring the importance of measles vaccination to protect vulnerable populations and maintain herd immunity in communities across the state.
- Measles in Oregon surpasses three year high KATU
- 2026 Oregon measles cases have already far surpassed 2024 peak Axios
- 2 Portland area medical facilities exposed to measles KOIN.com
- Gresham emergency room waiting area identified as measles exposure site KPTV
- Child tests positive for measles in Clark County; ER waiting room in Gresham becomes latest measles exposure site KGW
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