Measles got a foothold in the United States this year and almost didn’t let go
Areas of low vaccination are blamed for the virus’s almost 12-month stay

The first half of 2019 had more reported measles cases globally than in any year since 2006. This baby in the Philippines has the telltale rash.
James Goodson/CDC
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