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CDC: US measles cases nearly double in 2 weeks; NY, NJ among 18 states reporting
The U.S. has already confirmed more measles cases this year than it did all of last year. NYC, New Jersey and Long Island have reported cases, and the CDC has issued a national warning.
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Long Island children's hospital warns of possible measles exposure
A children’s hospital on Long Island is the epicenter of a possible measles exposure. Nassau County health officials said an unvaccinated child has tested positive, and that same child was at Cohen Children’s Medical Center a week before. Now hospital officials say anyone who was in the ER at the time may have been exposed. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol...
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Measles outbreak extends to Long Island after CDC warning
The U.S. has already confirmed more measles cases this year than it did all of last year. NYC, New Jersey and Long Island have reported cases, and the CDC has issued a national warning.
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Doctors warn of potential measles exposure on Long Island
Doctors are working around the clock to contact patients and families who visited a children’s hospital in Nassau County. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports.
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How the anti-vaccine movement is downplaying the danger of measles
Wellness influencers and anti-vaccine activists have reacted to measles outbreaks by spreading misinformation about the disease.
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Virginia officials warn of potential measles exposure at Dulles, Reagan airports
If you were at Dulles International Airport or Reagan Washington National Airport early this month, you may have been exposed to someone with measles.
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CDC says to make sure you're protected against measles ahead of summer travel
Vaccination rates for measles have fallen in recent years, putting more people at risk for the extremely contagious virus.
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A Record 40 Million Kids Worldwide Have Missed a Measles Vaccine Dose
Millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases, according to a new report.