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Measles outbreaks in Pennsylvania and New York raise concern in New England

Original: Measles outbreaks in Penn., NY prompt concern, but New England cases remain low

Health officials are reporting measles outbreaks in Pennsylvania and New York, prompting concern across the northeastern United States. So far, New England states have recorded few or no cases, but authorities are urging residents to check their vaccination status as travel during the outbreaks increases the risk of imported infections spreading to new communities.

Why now: Outbreaks in nearby states have raised fears the highly contagious virus could spread to New England.

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