"Unfollowed Quarantine Leads to Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia Area"

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A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least 8 confirmed cases, with the virus spreading from a child who was not vaccinated and their parent to others at a hospital and daycare. The outbreak has prompted the city to identify and warn those who may have been exposed, as well as issue quarantine recommendations. The global increase in measles cases and deaths is attributed to declining vaccination rates, with urgent efforts needed to prevent further spread of the disease.
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- Disregarded quarantine helped drive measles outbreak in Philadelphia Scripps News
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