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Measles Deaths Surge as Vaccines Decline | Yakima News
Pennsylvania’s fourth measles death this year marks the highest number in a single year since 1992, signaling a troubling resurgence in the U.S. amid declining vaccination rates. While measles hasn’t become deadlier, the virus is spreading more easily as fewer people are immunized — especially putting vulnerable populations at risk. Experts stress that the highly effective MMR vaccine remains our best defense, but only works when communities vaccinate widely to protect everyone. This outbreak is a wake-up call: measles is still deadly and preventable — but only if we act now. Listen in…
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