HealthNew York declares measles disaster emergency as US outbreaks grow

New York has declared a disaster emergency over a measles outbreak as cases rise across the United States. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state had recorded 108 cases by October 3 and temporarily expanded health professionals’ authority to administer MMR vaccines. Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,000 cases this year, while experts link the resurgence to falling vaccination rates.

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