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US measles cases pass 5,000, highest in 35 years
The CDC reported more than 5,000 measles cases this year. This is the highest number since 1991. Children and teenagers are almost 60% of cases. Nearly all infected people were unvaccinated.
Why it matters
Falling vaccination leaves communities exposed to preventable disease.
Background
Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
The story so far
- Wisconsin reports infant measles death, first in 35 years
- US measles cases pass 5,000, highest in 35 years
- US measles cases highest in 35 years
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 6, 8:55 PM ET
- Le Monde ↗Nov 6, 7:35 PM ET
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