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Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases
Measles Returns to Utah. The Vaccine Still Works. The Choice Remains Yours.
What Happened
Utah is currently reporting the highest concentration of measles cases in the United States, making it the new epicenter of an ongoing national outbreak. Measles had been declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but cases have resurged in recent years, typically in communities with lower vaccinat...
What's In Your Control
Checking your own MMR vaccination status — and your children's. If unvaccinated or unsure, contacting your doctor. If you live in or are traveling to the affected Utah counties, being aware of symp...
