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Child dies of measles in New York’s first such death in 30 years

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  • LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday.S1
  • The US is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades after vaccination rates have fallen below the level that protects immunocompromised people and others who cannot get a vaccineS2
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Child dies of measles in New York’s first such death in 30 years

LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced…

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Child dies of measles in New York’s first such death in 30 years

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What to know

  • LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday.S1
  • The US is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades after vaccination rates have fallen below the level that protects immunocompromised people and others who cannot get a vaccineS2
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