Measles Virus Detected in West Hawai'i Wastewater
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Hawaii detected the measles virus in wastewater in West Hawaii, marking the first such detection in the state, though no clinical cases have been reported. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent potential outbreaks, especially as measles cases rise across the U.S. with over 1,400 confirmed cases this year.
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