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Measles Surge Threatens U.S. Communities | Macon News
Measles is roaring back with over 2,500 U.S. cases this year—more than the entire prior year—and Georgia’s not immune, with outbreaks tied to travelers and vaccination rates below the critical 95% needed for herd immunity. The virus spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes, starting with fever and ending in a rash, and can linger in air for hours. Health officials are on high alert, preparing clinics and issuing CDC alerts to protect vulnerable populations—including infants and medically fragile folks—by stressing that vaccines remain the only real shield. Meanwhile, watchful eyes…
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