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In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles
Conservative Shasta County stopped a measles outbreak from spreading, enlisting teachers, church leaders, and other trusted community members to get the public on board with health guidelines. Infectious disease specialists say the successful effort could be a guide for other communities struggling to contain the highly contagious virus.
What happened
According to KFF Health News’s source item, In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles, Conservative Shasta County stopped a measles outbreak from spreading, enlisting teachers, church leaders, and other trusted community members to get the public on board with health guidelines. Infectious disease specialists say the successful effort could be a guide for other communities struggling to contain the highly contagious virus.
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- In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain MeaslesKFF Health News - 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
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