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US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: Official data

So far this year, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded. That is the most since 1991, when 9,643 cases were recorded

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What happened Misinformation and non-medical exemptions have led to a dangerous resurgence of measles.
The headline split The center frames it as "US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: Official data". The right frames it as "U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates".
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CenterUS measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: Official data

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightU.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates

National Post (Canada) · Center-right · News report

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National Post (Canada)News report · Jul 25, 2:55 AM

U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates

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So far this year, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded. That is the most since 1991, when 9,643 cases were recorded

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jul 25, 2:19 AM

US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: Official data

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Misinformation and non-medical exemptions have led to a dangerous resurgence of measles.

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Jul 25, 2:19 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Jul 25, 2:55 AM: National Post (Canada) joined the source map.

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