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Utah's Measles Surge Linked to Vaccination Drop | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s measles outbreak is alarming—now the state leads the nation in cases per capita, fueled by a 15-year plunge in vaccination rates from 98% to just under 89%. With herd immunity requiring 95%, Utah’s shortfall is enabling rapid spread, especially in rural eastern, central, and southwestern districts where 1 in 1,000 people have already been infected. Most cases over the past two years? Unvaccinated. And while Utah counts anyone with one shot as vaccinated, experts say two are needed—highlighting a dangerous public health gap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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