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US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years
The Brief
- The United States has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases this year.
- This is the highest annual number in 35 years, according to an official count released on Friday.
Why it matters
A rise in measles cases signals declining population immunity and a higher risk of outbreaks, which matters for public health planning and vaccination policy.
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The United States has recorded more than 5,000 cases of measles this year, the highest number in 35 years, according to an official count released Friday.
Timeline
Official count released reporting more than 5,000 US measles cases this year, the highest in 35 years
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US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years