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Why are measles cases rising?

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Measles cases are rising mainly due to declining vaccination rates, particularly among children and unvaccinated individuals. Increased vaccine skepticism, large gatherings, and close-contact environments are contributing to outbreaks. Health officials warn that without improved vaccination coverage, further surges and healthcare strain are likely.

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U.S. measles cases surge past 1,300

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  • Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 1,300 across 39 states.
  • This is the highest number of cases in over 30 years, with 164 hospitalizations, mostly among children. 6s
  • The U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status if the outbreak continues. 32s
  • Calls for a public health emergency have been made, but officials do not currently consider it a national emergency. 51s
  • Falling vaccination rates are contributing to the outbreak, and the CDC stresses that two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective. 1m 12s
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U.S. measles cases surge past 1,300
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Scripps News
6 hours ago
U.S. measles cases surge past 1,300

The latest outbreaks are taking place amid increased vaccine skepticism. Among kindergartners, the vaccine rates against measles have fallen in recent years.

U.S. measles cases surge past 1,300
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Scripps News
6 hours ago
U.S. measles cases surge past 1,300

Most hospitalizations have been among children, but anyone unvaccinated is at risk, according to infectious disease experts.

Alberta now has more measles cases than entire U.S.
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CBC Canada
2 days ago
Alberta now has more measles cases than entire U.S.

The vast majority of cases have been in people who are unvaccinated, according to the Alberta government.

Alberta now has more measles cases than entire U.S.
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CBC Canada
2 days ago
Alberta now has more measles cases than entire U.S.

Doctors are bracing for another surge due to measles' intense transmissibility and the presence of gathering spaces and close quarters.

Measles cases in Alberta surpass all of U.S.
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CBC News
3 days ago
Measles cases in Alberta surpass all of U.S.

The vast majority of cases have been in people who are unvaccinated, according to the Alberta government.

Measles cases in Alberta surpass all of U.S.
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CBC News
3 days ago
Measles cases in Alberta surpass all of U.S.

Doctors are bracing themselves for another potential surge due to measles' transmissibility and increased gatherings.

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