NYS alerts rising measles cases
Rural upstate New York is experiencing an increase in measles cases, with 29 confirmed cases this year—six in New York City and 23 elsewhere in the state. Health officials are working to contain the outbreak through case tracing and vaccination efforts, emphasizing that measles is highly contagious but preventable with immunization. Despite a prior status of elimination, vaccination rates are below optimal levels in some counties, raising concerns about further spread.
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