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Tennessee Faces Second Measles Case Amid National Surge

3/28/2025

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Tennessee is grappling with a second measles case in Shelby County, with the patient recovering at home. Public health officials are actively reaching out to those who may have been exposed. This comes on the heels of the state's first case since 2019, as national outbreaks surge, totaling 483 cases across 20 states. Vaccination remains vital, particularly for children.

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Tennessee is grappling with a second measles case in Shelby County, with the patient recovering at home. Public health officials are actively reaching out to those who may have been exposed. This comes on the heels of the state's first case since 2019, as national outbreaks surge, totaling 483 cases across 20 states. Vaccination remains vital, particularly for children.