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A 1% Drop in Measles Vaccination Could Cause 17,000 Annual Cases
Key Takeaways
- 1% annual MMR decline could trigger 17,000 cases and 36 deaths yearly
- Measles requires 93-95% vaccination for herd immunity
- Several U.S. states already below 90% kindergarten MMR coverage
- Geographic clustering of unvaccinated populations amplifies outbreak risk
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via medicalxpress.com
