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New York gripped by the worst measles outbreak in 25 years





The city of New York is in the grip of the worst measles outbreak in the last 25 years.

A record figure of almost 400 cases has been recorded in the New York area since October 2018, with most cases detected among children living in Orthodox Jewish communities.

Authorities say that a combination of myths, fear, and malicious disinformation spread by anti-vaccine groups are to blame for the crisis.

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