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Measles Spreads Fast and Vaccines Save Lives | Dover News
Delaware’s facing a measles outbreak — four unvaccinated adult men in Kent County confirmed infected — sparking alarm as measles, highly contagious and dangerous for kids, pregnant women, and immunocompromised folks, surges nationwide with over 2,000 cases this year, the highest since 1991. Experts warn the rise stems from falling vaccination rates below herd immunity thresholds. Measles spreads through air and contact, with fever, cough, and rash as symptoms — no cure exists, but post-exposure vaccines can reduce severity. If you were born before 1957, you’re likely immune; if vaccinated…
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