Health official urges those to get measles vaccination following rising case numbers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Several states are seeing measles outbreaks. That’s leading to a U.S. health leader urging you to get vaccinated.

The appeal is from Dr. Mehmet Oz. He’s the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection. The virus can linger on surfaces for a couple of hours…

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