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Measles Surge Threatens U.S. Eradication | Durham News
Measles is roaring back in the U.S. with over 2,300 cases this year—already surpassing all of 2025 and nearing the worst outbreak since 1991. Outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona are driving the surge, fueled by falling vaccination rates below the critical 95% threshold. Experts warn official numbers are likely way off—possibly 3 to 4 times lower than reality—due to unreported cases and limited testing. With the U.S. and Mexico potentially losing measles-free status by November, public health officials are sounding the alarm: vaccination isn’t just personal protection—it’s essential…
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