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Doctor says Arizona’s next measles outbreak is ‘just a matter of time’
Arizona hasn’t had any measles cases yet this year, but a local medical expert thinks “it’s just a matter of time” as vaccination rates decline.
4 Arizona counties have lower vaccination rates than Texas measles epicenter
Low vaccination rates are to blame for a deadly measles outbreak in Texas and here in Arizona, some parts have even lower vaccination rates. The epicenter of the current measles outbreak is Gaines County,
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'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak
Arizona is experiencing a decline in MMR vaccination rates, particularly among kindergarteners, raising concerns about potential measles outbreaks. The increase in "personal belief" exemptions, alongside misinformation about vaccines,
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As outbreak spreads in Texas and New Mexico, do adults need another measles vaccine?
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146. And Eastern New Mexico is also dealing with 9 cases. The MMR vaccine is highly effective and kids who get it will receive two doses. But what about adults?
Can you get the measles vaccine while pregnant?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pregnant women should wait to get the MMR vaccine until after they are no longer pregnant,