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Measles Surge Sparks Vaccination Alarm | Columbus News
Ohio’s third measles outbreak this year is part of a nationwide surge hitting 35-year highs, fueled by falling vaccination rates below the critical 95% needed for herd immunity. Four unvaccinated individuals in Ashtabula and Tuscarawas Counties are at the center of this latest flare-up, while cases nationwide have already surpassed last year’s total — the highest since 1991. Measles, a highly contagious disease with serious risks for kids and adults over 20, demands urgent action: get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community — because prevention is our strongest defense against this…
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