Highland County Health Department emphasizes vaccination amidst the largest US measles outbreak since 2000, with 131 cases in 21 states.
Highland County Health Department updates community on measles, emphasizing the importance of vaccination as the U.S. experiences one of its largest outbreaks since the disease's elimination in 2000. Measles, a highly contagious disease, can have severe complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling, and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 131 cases in 21 states so far this year.
May 12, 2024
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