Measles Epidemic in the United States: Over 3,200 Cases and Four Deaths
The country is recording its highest number of cases since 1991, amid declining vaccination rates.
The United States is facing an unprecedented measles epidemic since 1991, with more than 3,200 cases reported and four deaths, according to Le Monde. The highly contagious disease had been declared eliminated from the country in 2000.
This resurgence comes amid declining vaccination rates and growing distrust of health authorities, the source notes.
Sources
- Epidemie de rougeole aux Etats-Unis : quatre morts et plus de 3 200 cas recensés, du jamais vu depuis 1991 — Le Monde — Une
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