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Another Measles Case Breaks Out in Minnesota

Another Measles Case Breaks Out in Minnesota

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State health officials are urging caution after a new, second case of measles has been confirmed in Minnesota this summer.

Kris Ehresmann with the Minnesota Department of Health. The most recent case involves a 2-year old child who lived in Kenya and traveled to Minnesota for specialized medical care unrelated to measles. Last year, 75 cases of measles were identified between April and August.