Each year, about 60 people in the United States are reported to have measles. But, in 2011, the number of reported cases was higher than usual—222 people had the disease. U.S. residents and visitors got measles abroad and brought it to United States and spread it to others. This caused 17 measles outbreaks in various U.S. communities.
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Each year, about 60 people in the United States are reported to
have measles. But, in 2011, the number of reported cases was higher
than usual—222 people had the disease. U.S. residents and visitors
got measles abroad and brought it to...
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Each year, about 60 people in the United States are reported to have measles. But, in 2011, the number of reported cases was higher than usual—222 people had the disease. U.S. residents and visitors got measles abroad and brought it to United States and spread it to others. This caused 17 measles outbreaks in various U.S. communities.
