Back-to-school: Utah health leaders work to prevent the spread of measles

SALT LAKE CITY — As we head back to school, health officials are preparing for the potential spread of illnesses, including one of the most contagious: measles.

This summer, measles cases across the country surged to a record high since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. 25 years ago.

Nicholas Rupp with the Salt Lake County Health Department said while all is calm right now, there are some concerns…

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