Nashville has its first reported measles case in 20 years, according to the city health department.

The announcement on Friday indicates the sick person was unvaccinated against measles and had been traveling. That person is now in isolation.

Measles is on the rise across the country, as parents increasingly opt their kids out of vaccines.

Tennessee broke its record for kindergarten vaccine refusals this year. State data shows 4.6% of children got an exemption.

Those who hold reservations about the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine specifically tend to raise debunked concerns about the shot causing autism. Other parents are concerned about the total number of recommended vaccines more generally; some prefer to delay vaccines instead of fully opting out of them.

Across the country, th

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