Growing Measles Outbreak In Rural New York Prompts State Health Emergency

Growing Measles Outbreak In Rural New York Prompts State Health Emergency Gov. Kathy Hochul's disaster declaration means more healthcare workers may administer vaccines to people who want them. “No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease,” she said. Since cases began to rise, state health officials have noted an uptick in MMR uptake. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is still confronting its measles outbreak as its case count tops 1,000. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-100626/