Health● Elevated1h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 6:26 PM
US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · North America
The United States has recorded more than 5,000 cases of measles this year, the highest number in 35 years, according to an official count released Friday. The post US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years appeared first on Vanguard News.
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