"Rising Measles Cases Prompt CDC Alert for 8,500 US Schools"
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The CDC has reported 23 measles cases in the U.S. from Dec. 1, 2023 through Jan. 23, 2024, with concerns raised about the risk of outbreaks in at least 8,500 U.S. schools due to low vaccination rates. Most cases were among unvaccinated children and teenagers, with international travel contributing to the spread. Despite the U.S. eliminating measles in 2000, cases have reappeared, and a 2019 outbreak resulted in 1,274 cases. Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated as global measles cases continue to rise.
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- Multiple measles outbreaks causes CDC to issue warning WTVD-TV
- Measles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDC The Guardian
- CDC issues alert to healthcare providers as measles cases rise across U.S., Delaware Valley WPVI-TV
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