Measles is popping up in the US. Here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses
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Texas measles outbreak grows, nears US' 2024 total
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As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
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Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'
It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
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