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Shannon Koehle: In Mobile Society, Measles Is "Just a Plane Ride Away"

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The Center for Disease control has reported a record high measles outbreak in over a decade.

Infecting 127 U.S. citizens, compared to just 43 cases in 2007, rates have been unpredictably high so far this year.

Caused by a decrease in vaccinated persons and international travel, the infectious measles have spread to 15 states and Washington D.C.

These include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington.