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Measles Outbreak: Know the Symptoms & Be Prepared
Posted by Emily Pazel
The measles outbreak happening in the United States has seen the highest number of cases reported since 1994, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Since the beginning of this year, over 700 individual cases throughout 22 different states have been confirmed through the CDC. Although measles was declared eliminated in 2000, the contagious disease has made its way back into the system and has been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, and Washington. So, how did it return? According to the CDC, it could have been brought to the country from travelers who contracted the disease abroad and it could be further spread within communities where people remain unvaccinated. Therefore, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms associated to measles. Know the Sig...
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