Surge in US measles cases leads to extraordinary measures
Mandatory vaccines, quarantines and school shutdowns are among the drastic measures being taken against a disease that was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000...
Measles outbreak 2019
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How to avoid measles amid the Pacific Northwest’s outbreak: Get vaccinated, health experts say
With worries about measles heightened because of an outbreak in Clark County, health care professionals say the best defense is to be immunized. If you...
40 confirmed cases in Northwest measles outbreak
Officials haven’t yet determined how the measles outbreak started. The first patient sought medical care on Dec. 31, but other sick people may not have...
Measles outbreak shows Legislature should limit vaccine exemptions | Editorial
Washington is one of only 18 states that lets parents opt of having their child vaccinated because of personal, moral or other beliefs. State lawmakers...
Inslee declares state of emergency over Washington measles outbreak
The state of emergency directs Washington state agencies and departments to use their resources to assist affected areas in order to respond and recover.
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