First Measles Death In 12 Years Renews Vaccination Concerns

First Measles Death In 12 Years Renews Vaccination Concerns

A woman from Washington state died of measles last week. NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to Seattle Times reporter JoNel Aleccia about the first confirmed measles death in the United States in 12 years.

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