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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Health experts are wondering if the measles outbreak is a lot larger than it seems

A deadly West Texas measles outbreak that has so far been linked to two fatalities and hundreds of sick patients could be much more widespread than originally feared, according to health experts.

If that is the case, authorities would need to act quickly and decisively to halt its continuing spread, which could potentially prove fatal in additional largely unvaccinated communities.

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