Measles cases in U.S. break a 33-year record
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The epicenter of the crisis is Texas, particularly Gaines County, where 414 of the state’s 753 cases have been reported
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Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.
Three deaths reported nationally as Ohio's outbreak ends with 35 cases, while Texas accounts for 753 infections in the largest national surge since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.
United States' measles cases hit 33-year high with 1,288 infections, driven by Texas outbreak and falling vaccination rates. CDC reports 155 hospitalizations, 3 deaths.