In 2023 and 2024, measles outbreaks occurred in multiple states, primarily affecting children in areas with low measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that local immunity gaps are driving these outbreaks and other vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly where school-entry vaccination rates fall below the 95 percent threshold needed for herd immunity. Here’s a look at the local numbers and beyond.
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