https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/71695...ince-year-2000
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"The longer these outbreaks continue, the greater the chance measles will again get a sustained foothold in the United States," the CDC said.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said, in a statement, said the rise in measles cases is "avoidable."
"Measles is not a harmless childhood illness, but a highly contagious, potentially life-threatening disease," he said. "We have the ability to safely protect our children and our communities.
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It's a crime. This disease was all but eradicated, and is now getting a "sustained foothold in the us once more.
The same thing is occurring with mumps
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Hundreds at two L.A. universities remain quarantined amid measles scare
