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PBS News Hour

What’s behind the growing U.S. measles outbreak

Season 2025 Episode 67 | 4m 52s

The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. Southwest claimed a second life this week. So far this year, more than 220 cases have been reported across 12 states, with the majority in Texas. John Yang speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera to learn more about the outbreak and how it differs from previous ones in recent years.

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