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Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Immunocompromised Kids to Make Impossible Choices
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Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Immunocompromised Kids to Make Impossible Choices

With the risk of infection rising, parents and young adults are facing agonizing choices about being out in public as school starts back up.

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Rising measles outbreaks are forcing immunocompromised children and their families to navigate difficult decisions regarding public attendance and school participation as the academic year begins.

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Measles outbreaks are increasing, creating heightened risks for individuals with compromised immune systems.

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Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Immunocompromised Kids to Make Impossible Choices

With the risk of infection rising, parents and young adults are facing agonizing choices about being out in public as school starts back up.

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  • What specific regions are most affected by these outbreaks?

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