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St. Louis Public Radio
Wednesday, May 7 - Measles cases put local health officials on high alert
12 minutes Posted May 7, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Cases of measles – the viral infection that can be life-threatening – have exploded across the country this year, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports: Missouri and Southern Illinois have seen a handful of cases this year, but the risk is growing as vaccination rates fall.