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Measles Outbreak Sparks Urgent Vaccination Call in Arkansas

4/26/2025

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Arkansas is on high alert after three measles cases emerged, traced back to an out-of-state visitor at Mercy Hospital and Best Friends Pet Clinic in Fort Smith. The Arkansas Department of Health is urging those exposed to get the MMR vaccine. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is grappling with 12 confirmed cases linked to a Walmart in Sallisaw.

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Story summary

Arkansas is on high alert after three measles cases emerged, traced back to an out-of-state visitor at Mercy Hospital and Best Friends Pet Clinic in Fort Smith. The Arkansas Department of Health is urging those exposed to get the MMR vaccine. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is grappling with 12 confirmed cases linked to a Walmart in Sallisaw.