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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
KATE FLORES DENOLANG

Anti-Vaxxers Face Furious Backlash as US Measles Cases Near 4,000 and States Declare Emergencies

A health worker prepares a measles vaccine as US cases near 4,000 amid growing backlash against vaccine hesitancy (Photo for representation purposes only) (Credit: Frank Meriño/Pexels)

A nationwide measles outbreak has led to nearly 3,900 confirmed cases in the United States this year, while New York has declared a state disaster emergency over the outbreak.

The United States is experiencing its worst year for measles since 1991, with 3,887 confirmed cases reported as of 1 October, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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