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Measles Resurfaces in Wyoming | Boise News
Measles is back in Teton County, Wyoming, with confirmed exposures at popular spots like restaurants, a convenience store, and Target between June 17–25. Health officials urge unvaccinated individuals to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and avoid crowds. This is Wyoming’s second case this year — a worrying sign as measles, once declared eliminated in 2000, resurges due to declining vaccination rates. Kindergartener immunization dropped from 97% to 93.6% since 2012, falling short of the herd immunity threshold. Measles is highly contagious and can cause pneumonia and brain swelling —…
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