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Measles cases surpass 900 across 24 US states
Original: Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC
Measles infections in the United States have passed 900, with cases now reported in 24 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The milestone underscores the largest US outbreak in years, driven by declining vaccination coverage and continued spread in under-immunized communities. Health officials are urging families to check immunization records as the outbreak shows no immediate sign of slowing.
Why now: The CDC's latest tally marks a troubling escalation of the outbreak, prompting renewed debate over vaccination.
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