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Orthodox Jews in Measles Hot Zone Fear Anti-Semitic Backlash

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Jewish leaders say they worry they will be vilified because a small number in the community refuse to vaccinate.

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Jewish leaders in a New York community where more than 150 measles cases have been identified are worried they will be vilified because some parents refuse to vaccinate their children, the New York Times reports.

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