Increase in Measles Cases

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• Increase in Measles Cases — United States, January 1–April 26, 2019
  Manisha Patel, MD; Adria D. Lee, MSPH; Susan B. Redd; et al.

  
  Unvaccinated United States residents traveling internationally are at risk for acquiring measles.

  High coverage with measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination is the most effective way to limit transmission and maintain elimination of measles in the United States.