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Measles Resurfaces as Vaccination Rates Drop | Science News
Pennsylvania is facing a terrifying measles resurgence — its first deaths in 35 years — as two unvaccinated people lost their lives, amid a national surge of over 2,700 cases this year. With 36 outbreaks already reported across the U.S. and Pennsylvania alone seeing nearly 400 cases — up from just 16 last year — experts warn the country may lose its measles elimination status. The highly contagious disease is making a comeback as vaccination rates drop, fueled by misinformation and public confusion. Health officials are urgently urging everyone to get the safe, effective MMR vaccine — a…
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