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Measles cases spike to highest in U.S. in 20 years

May 29, 2014, 2:11 PM EDT
A bottle of measles vaccination is seen at Miami Children's Hospital on May 16, 2024 in Miami, Florida.
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The number of cases of measles in the U.S. has hit record highs in two decades. This year alone there have been 300 cases, many of which have occurred in Amish communities in Ohio.

Background:

Measles Cases in U.S. Spike to Highest Level in 20 Years [NBC]

US 2014 Measles Cases Hit Record Number [Boston]

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