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Worst US measles outbreak since 1991 accelerates, Pennsylvania hardest hit
Original: With Pennsylvania hardest hit, worst US measles outbreak since 1991 accelerates
The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with Pennsylvania recording the highest number of cases as the spread continues to accelerate. Health authorities are confronting a preventable disease resurging decades after measles was declared eliminated in the country, raising concerns about vaccination coverage and containment efforts.
Why now: A resurgent, vaccine-preventable disease reaching historic levels is a major public health concern drawing wide attention.
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- With Pennsylvania hardest hit, worst US measles outbreak since 1991 accelerates · World Socialist Web Site
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