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Measles Cases Surge in the US, Prompting Drug Development

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The US faces its highest measles cases in decades amid declining vaccination rates, prompting researchers to develop treatments for those infected or vulnerable.

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Measles cases have surged in the US, with vaccination rates declining.

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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.

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Measles cases will continue to rise unless vaccination rates improve.
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What specific drugs are being developed?
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