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A recent measles outbreak, the largest since 2000, has spread to at least 42 states, resulting in over 1,400 cases.

Declining vaccination rates have dropped below the 95% threshold needed to maintain herd immunity in many communities.

The measles vaccine is 97% effective and proven to be safe, despite disinformation linking it to autism.

The measles outbreak recently seen in America is a bellwether — the canary in the coal mine. It portends potential further reoccurrences of vaccine-preventable diseases.

With declining vaccination rates from growing vaccine opposition, hesitancy and complacency, it makes sense that the measles outbreak would be the first to emerge; measles is one of the most contagious viruses known. It takes a 95 percent vaccin

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