After 26 years, the US has lost its measles elimination status ↗
Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles had been considered “eliminated” as a continually transmitting illness in the United States since 2000 – but not anymore.
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Covering Kentucky UK HealthCare patient enters experimental CAR-T therapy trial for lupus Kayleigh Randle ↗
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Covering Kentucky Morehead patient shares importance of regular cancer screenings Alex Barber ↗
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Crime Stoppers: West Wichita thief poses as medical worker, steals cash from elderly resident ↗
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Rep. Sorensen tours Rocky’s new health clinic ↗
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