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Measles Detected in Anchorage Wastewater | Anchorage News
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Measles virus traces were found in Anchorage’s wastewater multiple times in July—despite no confirmed cases—raising alarms as the wild-type virus indicates active, unvaccinated carriers in the community. With vaccination rates below the critical 95% threshold, officials warn of heightened risk, urging anyone with symptoms to seek care without exposing others. Nationally, measles cases are surging past last year’s total, making vaccination more urgent than ever.
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