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Measles Surge Demands Vaccination Action | San Jose News
Measles is roaring back across the U.S., with cases this year already surpassing last year’s total—over 2,260 confirmed infections. The virus is terrifyingly contagious: 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people can catch it just by being near an infected person. California alone has 49 of its 52 cases in unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals, with San Francisco reporting its first cases since 2019. Public skepticism, fueled by high-profile vaccine doubters like HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is complicating efforts. Health departments are racing to deliver culturally sensitive messages to…
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