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Utah's Measles Surge Threatens National Status
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Utah’s measles outbreak is escalating—with over 680 cases since last June, spreading across nearly every county from schools to stores. Driven by declining vaccination rates, especially in rural and southwestern areas where over 16% of kindergarteners missed shots, the state faces a public health crisis. Health officials are focusing on trust-building and community outreach to combat vaccine hesitancy. Meanwhile, the U.S. risks losing its measles-free status as international experts prepare to meet in November, with national case numbers rising and containment growing harder amid widespread unvaccinated populations.
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