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Pennsylvania at center of largest measles outbreak in three decades
Original: PA in middle of largest measles outbreak in three decades
Pennsylvania is at the center of the largest measles outbreak in the United States in thirty years, according to local reporting. Measles, a highly contagious viral disease that was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, has resurged in pockets of low vaccination coverage. Health officials are urging residents to check their immunization status as cases continue to climb.
Why now: A major resurgence of a disease long considered eliminated in the US is a significant public health concern.
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