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Is Measles Back? : 15 Facts About America's Biggest Outbreak in Decades
Confirmed U.S. measles cases have passed 4,850 across 47 jurisdictions, marking the nation's worst resurgence since 1991.
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Is Measles Back? : 15 Facts About America's Biggest Outbreak in Decades 
15. A 35-Year High Of 4,852 Cases 
14. Cases More Than Doubled In One Year 
13. 43 Active Outbreaks Nationwide - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
12. Spread Across 47 States And Jurisdictions 
11. Pennsylvania Is The Primary Epicenter 
10. Lancaster County's Hardest-Hit Communities 
9. New York Declares A State Disaster Emergency - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
8. School-Aged Children Make Up Over 40% Of Cases 
7. 11% Of Patients Require Hospitalization 
6. Children Under 5 Face A 16% Hospitalization Rate 
5. 96% Of Cases Occur In Unvaccinated People - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
4. Kindergarten MMR Coverage Dropped To 92.5% 
3. School Vaccine Exemptions Hit A 4.2% Record 
2. At Least Five Deaths Confirmed In Pennsylvania 
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The United States is experiencing its most severe measles resurgence in more than three decades, with confirmed cases passing 4,850 across 47 jurisdictions. Driven by falling vaccination rates and localized clusters, this historic wave threatens America's long-held measles elimination status.
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