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More than 74,000 older adults seek measles immunity tests amid US outbreaks

More than 74,000 older adults seek measles immunity tests amid US outbreaks
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Measles was surging in West Texas as Nancy Churnin eagerly awaited the birth of two grandchildren. She was sure she had been vaccinated decades ago, but she wanted to confirm she was still protected. She didn’t want to risk spreading the highly contagious disease to vulnerable newborns, so she go...

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