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Health Leaders Urge Vaccination Amid Measles, Polio Outbreaks

10/21/2025

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Public health leaders, including Marvia Jones (Kansas City, Missouri), urge increased vaccination as outbreaks of measles and polio rise.
They criticize federal officials for spreading false claims about vaccines, undermining public trust.
The Big Cities Health Coalition represents major U.S. cities and emphasizes vaccination as the respiratory virus season approaches.
In Pennsylvania, health insurers will be required to cover COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations without cost-sharing through 2026.

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Public health leaders, including Marvia Jones (Kansas City, Missouri), urge increased vaccination as outbreaks of measles and polio rise.
They criticize federal officials for spreading false claims about vaccines, undermining public trust.
The Big Cities Health Coalition represents major U.S. cities and emphasizes vaccination as the respiratory virus season approaches.
In Pennsylvania, health insurers will be required to cover COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations without cost-sharing through 2026.