Measles cases have reached a 35-year high
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The number of measles cases has reached a shocking 35-year high, surpassing all cases reported in 2025 and marking the worst outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. With 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, the resurgence is now affecting 44 states and the District of Columbia. This alarming trend underscores a concerning decline in vaccination rates and highlights the critical importance of maintaining public health measures to prevent the spread of preventable diseases.
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