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Where is measles coming from?

Data shows that it’s not illegal immigration

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Katelyn Jetelina
Apr 11, 2024
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As measles cases increase, online rumors follow. Encased in some recent rumors is the underlying assumption immigrants— especially illegal immigrants from the Southern border— are fueling U.S. measles outbreaks.

Where is measles coming from?

Measles has to be imported

Measles was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, which means measles isn’t just randomly flo…

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