"Rising Measles Threat: Tracking Cases and Vaccination Urgency"
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Measles cases in the United States have surged in 2024, surpassing the total count for 2023, due to falling vaccination rates and increased travel. The disease, which was eliminated in the US in 2000, poses serious health risks, especially for unvaccinated children. The CDC warns that the country could lose its measles elimination status if outbreaks persist. Maintaining high vaccination coverage, particularly among kindergarteners, is crucial to preventing the spread of measles.
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