All of the following are true about the recent measles outbreaks EXCEPT:
It typically takes about 4 to 6 days for initial symptoms to appear after exposure.
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In 2023, a total of 58 measles cases were reported by 20 jurisdictions.
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So far in 2024 (as of January 25), CDC reports 9 measles cases in 4 jurisdictions: Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, and Pennyslvania.
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Lower MMR vaccination rates can put unvaccinated and undervaccinated individuals at risk, especially children and those with immune system problems.
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In the U.K. a measles outbreak continues to widen: There have been 216 confirmed cases and 103 probable cases reported since October.
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