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Measles Resurfaces in Delaware | Dover News
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Delaware’s measles outbreak—eight confirmed cases, including a child under ten—is a stark warning: seven were unvaccinated, and even the vaccinated had milder symptoms. With U.S. cases already outpacing last year’s total, health officials scramble to trace exposures in high-risk spots like ERs. Measles is airborne and deadly, causing fever-driven complications and even death. Yet the vaccine remains our best shield: two doses offer 97% lifelong protection, drastically cutting severe illness and long-term damage. This public health triumph reminds us how vital vaccines are—not just for individual safety, but for keeping kids in school and communities healthy.
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