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Tue, 2024-01-23 23:45 — mike kraft

Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus | CNN Nearly a dozen cases of measles have been reported in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Georgia in recent weeks, according to local health departments. International travel, coupled with declining global vaccination rates, is probably behind this spate of cases, experts say. Amanda Musa, Carma Hassan CNN

What's causing measles outbreaks? Experts point to vaccination decline, waning herd immunity Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus. CBS News

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