Boise-area measles resurges as vaccination gaps widen
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Five measles cases in Canyon County, Idaho—tied to one household—have prompted exposure notices at Vallivue Middle and High Schools, as public health officials warn the disease is highly contagious and stress vaccination; statewide cases (mostly unvaccinated or unknown) total 21 since August, reflecting a national resurgence linked to lower immunization rates.
- Measles resurges in the Boise area, prompts school exposure notices Idaho Statesman
- Health officials warn 'even death can happen from measles' after Vallivue School exposure KIVI-TV
- Health district concerned with low measles vaccine coverage Idaho Education News
- Unvaccinated children with measles attend Vallivue Middle and High schools, health district warns Idaho Press
- Five measles cases reported in southwest Idaho’s Canyon County Idaho Capital Sun
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