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Measles in the United States is a preventable yet persistent public health issue.
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The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the primary tool for preventing measles in the United States
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Measles spreads through respiratory droplets and airborne transmission.
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measles was considered a routine childhood illness in the United States
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Each year, millions of children were infected, tens of thousands were hospitalized, and hundreds died
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The widespread use of the measles vaccine dramatically reduced cases
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if one person has measles, up to 90% of unvaccinated people close to them will also become infected.
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One dose is about 93% effective against measles
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Children are particularly vulnerable to measles, especially those who are too young
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Public health agencies encourage adults to verify their vaccination status, especially before traveling abroad.