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As both a mother and a doctor, I find myself concerned about the resurgence of measles in our communities. The CDC has issued a recent statement about the cases highlighting that we now have as many cases in 2024 as we had throughout all of 2023. Historically, the cases in the United States have been travel related. However, not all the current cases can be linked to travel, suggesting human to human transmission in the community.

In recent years, we've witnessed a troubling increase in measles cases, challenging both public health officials and parents alike. As a mom, I understand the instinct to protect our children from harm. As a doctor, I recognize the critical importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of certain infectious diseases like measles. Here are five crucial things that every parent should know about measles:

Measles is not a trivial childhood illness. It is highly contagious, spreading through........

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