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Health Experts Urge Vaccination Checks Amid Measles Surge

4/8/2025

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As summer travel approaches, public health experts in Philadelphia urge everyone to check their vaccination records due to a surge in measles cases. Dr. Tina Tan from the New Jersey Department of Health recommends reaching out to healthcare providers for assistance. If records are missing, revaccination may be necessary—safe, but not the preferred option.

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As summer travel approaches, public health experts in Philadelphia urge everyone to check their vaccination records due to a surge in measles cases. Dr. Tina Tan from the New Jersey Department of Health recommends reaching out to healthcare providers for assistance. If records are missing, revaccination may be necessary—safe, but not the preferred option.