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Thanks, Anti-Vaxxers. You Just Brought Back Measles in NYC.

Cough, Cough

Measles was considered eliminated at the turn of the millennium. Now it’s back, thanks to the loons who refuse to vaccinate their children.

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Of all the things to be nostalgic for, infectious diseases probably don’t make it onto many lists.

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However, if you happen to pine for the good old days when measles was an active public health threat, I have good news for you.

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