Measles cases In U.S. hit 1,288
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Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.
United States' measles cases hit 33-year high with 1,288 infections, driven by Texas outbreak and falling vaccination rates. CDC reports 155 hospitalizations, 3 deaths.
Utah hasn't had any new measles patients within the past seven days. That hasn't happened since the state's first infection was announced June 20.
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
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Scripps News on MSNMeasles cases skyrocket in US, reaching 33-year high amid vaccination concernsMeasles cases in the U.S. reach a 33-year high with 1,300 infections across 38 states, mostly in unvaccinated individuals, prompting calls for vaccinations.