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Measles Outbreak in Minnesota: Largest U.S. Surge Since 2000

TL;DR

Measles cases are soaring in Minnesota, marking the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 2000. Here are the critical points:

  • Current Situation: 20 confirmed cases, mostly in unvaccinated kids.
  • Health Officials Warn: The outbreak poses serious health risks and could jeopardize the U.S.'s measles-free status.
  • Quarantines Rising: Hundreds of students in the U.S. are currently quarantined due to outbreaks.
  • Public Awareness: Vaccination is crucial to combatting this highly contagious disease.

Here's the full scoop.

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