US measles cases hit 30-year high, deaths rise to eight

The US has recorded over 5,000 measles cases this year, the highest in three decades, with eight deaths, according to the main health agency. The surge is linked to declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine skepticism. This marks a significant public-health reversal, underscoring the consequences of reduced immunization coverage.

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