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Measles Alert in Tuolumne: Vaccination Urged Amid Outbreak

3/20/2025

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Tuolumne County Measles Alert

Tuolumne County, California, is on high alert after confirming two measles cases linked to international travel—one involving an adult and the other a child. With only 89.8% of kindergarteners fully vaccinated, public health officials are sounding the alarm, urging families to get vaccinated to avert potential outbreaks in local schools amid a troubling nationwide surge in cases.

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Hochul Launches Vaccination Portal

In response to four confirmed measles cases, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a web portal dedicated to boosting vaccination efforts. Health officials are sounding the alarm on increasing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, urging residents to stay informed and up-to-date on their immunizations to safeguard against potential outbreaks.

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Tuolumne County Measles Alert

Tuolumne County, California, is on high alert after confirming two measles cases linked to international travel—one involving an adult and the other a child. With only 89.8% of kindergarteners fully vaccinated, public health officials are sounding the alarm, urging families to get vaccinated to avert potential outbreaks in local schools amid a troubling nationwide surge in cases.

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