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Measles cases reported in Fresno and Los Angeles counties

Measles cases are rising, with reports of over 270 cases in 12 states, particularly in Nevada where vaccination rates have dropped to 91.8% by 2023/24.
Two new cases were confirmed in Fresno and Los Angeles counties, raising California's total to five cases this year, compared to 15 in 2024.
Health officials warn that low vaccination rates can jeopardize community protection against measles, especially as the CDC noted declines in routine vaccinations due to the pandemic.
Health officials emphasize the importance of measles vaccination, stating it is 97% effective and protects vulnerable populations.

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Fresh measles warnings in NSW and Victoria as multiple new cases detected across both states

There have been fresh measles warnings issued on Friday, after confirmed cases were infectious on internati...

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The Mercury news

What to know about two new measles cases in California

By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters A child who has measles is shown with a rash all over their body. Measles can be prevented with a vaccine, but there is no cure once someone is infected. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Contributed) California public health officials are closely monitoring two residents who recently tested positive for measles. Officials are on high alert given ongoing measles outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico and abroad…

1 day ago·San Jose, United States

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Elko Daily Free Press

No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping

Measles, a highly contagious disease considered to have been eradicated since the turn of the century, is making a comeback. Nevada has no reported cases as of Thursday morning, but public health officials worry the state may be vulnerable as…

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Cal Matters

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What to know about two new measles cases in CA

A measles poster at the Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles on Feb. 5, 2015. Photo by Lucy Nicholson, Reuters From CalMatters health reporter Ana B. Ibarra: California public health officials are closely monitoring two residents who recently tested positive for measles. Officials are on high alert given ongoing measles outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico and abroad. The Los Angeles and Fresno public health departments each disclosed a case on Tuesd…

1 day ago·Sacramento, United States

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Measles cases reported in Fresno and Los Angeles counties

Officials in Fresno and Los Angeles counties announced two new cases of measles this week.

2 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Oakland News Online Oakland News Now Blog

'A constant challenge': Why measles is still a problem in Fresno County

Oakland News Online –‘A constant challenge’: Why measles is still a problem in Fresno County – video made by the YouTube channel with the logo in the video’s upper left hand corner. OaklandNewsOnline.com is the original blog post for this type of video-blog content. ‘A constant challenge’: Why measles is still a problem in Fresno County via IFTTTNote from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsOnline.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and li…

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