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Montana's Measles Risk Grows Amid Low Vaccination Rates

3/28/2025

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Montana is at a critical juncture as measles outbreak risks loom, with just 86% of 2-year-olds vaccinated—far below the 95% needed for community immunity. The absence of local vaccination data hampers prevention efforts. In contrast, California's eight reported cases highlight the urgent need for the MMR vaccine to safeguard public health.

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Story summary

Montana is at a critical juncture as measles outbreak risks loom, with just 86% of 2-year-olds vaccinated—far below the 95% needed for community immunity. The absence of local vaccination data hampers prevention efforts. In contrast, California's eight reported cases highlight the urgent need for the MMR vaccine to safeguard public health.