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What caregivers should know about protecting infants from measles
What caregivers should know about protecting infants from measles
What caregivers should know about protecting infants from measles

Published on: 08/30/2026

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Health experts say infants who are too young for routine measles vaccination face some of the greatest risks during outbreaks, making prevention and community immunity especially important. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

The recent deaths of two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents who tested positive for measles, including an infant, are drawing renewed attention to one of the most vulnerable groups during outbreaks: babies who are too young to receive routine measles vaccinations. Public health experts say caregivers can take several steps to reduce the risk of infection, especially as measles cases continue to appear in communities across the United States, The New York Times reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/what-every-caregiver-should-know-as-measles-cases-rise.html

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