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Measles Is Back in Virginia
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Measles is roaring back in the U.S. after a 24-year absence — and Virginia’s seeing a shocking spike, jumping from 5 cases last year to 129 this year, mostly hitting kids under 17. With 6% hospitalized, the virus’s airborne danger and long-lasting spread make vaccination non-negotiable. Thanks to the MMR vaccine and herd immunity, we once kept measles at bay — but now, with outbreaks reappearing from imported cases, health officials are sounding the alarm: vaccinate to protect everyone, especially the vulnerable. Virginia’s new case tracker is a wake-up call — get your shots, or risk letting this disease run wild again.
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