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U.S. Reports Biggest Measles Outbreak Since 2001
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Title U.S. Reports Biggest Measles Outbreak Since 2001
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573891?src=rss
Description The biggest outbreak of measles in the U.S. since 2001 is unfolding in 10 states, affecting at least 64 people ranging from infants to the elderly -- most of them unvaccinated -- U.S. health officials said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Infectious Diseases
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Date May 3, 2008
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