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Measles Resurgence in Delaware | Dover News
Delaware’s grappling with a measles surge—20 confirmed cases as of August 11, mostly in Kent County—with kids under 9 and adults over 20 both hit hardest. This mirrors a nationwide rebound, already exceeding last year’s total. Measles is highly contagious, starts with flu-like symptoms, and can lead to pneumonia or brain inflammation. It lingers in the air and on surfaces for hours—and you can spread it before knowing you’re sick. No cure exists, but post-exposure vaccines within 3 days or antibody treatments up to 6 days can help those who can’t be vaccinated, especially vulnerable infants…
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