US Faces Worst Measles Outbreaks in Over Three Decades
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Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a record high since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, driven by low vaccination rates and global outbreaks, raising concerns about potential loss of elimination status and increased public health risks.
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