U.S. measles cases reach 4,588 ahead of a key November review
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That's about double last year's total, with 479 hospitalizations and three deaths reported nationally, nearly all in people who were unvaccinated or whose status is unknown. A regional health panel meets Nov. 10-13 to decide whether the U.S. keeps the measles-free status it has held since 2000. Check that your family's MMR shots are up to date.
Source: Medical Daily
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