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Pennsylvania Reports 74 New Measles Cases
Original: Health officials report 74 new measles cases in Pennsylvania
Health officials in Pennsylvania have confirmed 74 new measles cases, according to ABC News. The outbreak marks a significant rise in infections in the state, prompting renewed attention from public health authorities. Measles, a highly contagious virus preventable by vaccination, has resurged in parts of the United States in recent years amid declining immunization rates. Officials are expected to urge residents to check their vaccination status as they work to contain the spread.
Why now: A large single-state jump in measles cases raises concern about a growing US outbreak and falling vaccination rates.
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