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First measles case reported in Stark County, Ohio
Original: First measles case reported in Stark County
Health officials in Stark County, Ohio, have confirmed the area's first case of measles. The Canton Repository reported the case, which comes amid growing concern about measles outbreaks across the United States. Residents are being urged to check their vaccination status as local health authorities work to identify anyone who may have been exposed and prevent further spread of the highly contagious virus.
Why now: Measles was previously considered eliminated in the US, so new local cases raise public health concerns about outbreaks and vaccination rates.
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- First measles case reported in Stark County · Canton Repository
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