'Amnesia' about measles risk and low vaccination rates have helped US infections grow
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A recent US data report indicates that measles cases through mid-July 2026 have exceeded the total for all of 2025. Experts attribute this rise to declining vaccination rates. They also warn that public awareness of measles' severity has decreased. This underscores the impact of lowered vaccination coverage on disease spread.
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Epidemiological link between falling vaccination rates and rising cases.
Measles cases in the US through mid-July 2026 totaled more than all cases in 2025.
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Vaccination rates have fallen.
Deutsche Welle- Epidemiological link between falling vaccination rates and rising cases.
- Expert warnings about the life-threatening nature of measles.
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Loaded language removedThe latest US data shows measles cases up to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all the cases in 2025. Experts cite a decline in vaccination and note that people may not be fully aware that measles can lead to severe illness.
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Vaccination rates have fallen.
Deutsche WelleMeasles cases in the US through mid-July 2026 totaled more than all cases in 2025.
Deutsche WelleExperts warn that people have forgotten that measles can be life-threatening.
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