Oregon is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with 20 documented cases so far this year, primarily among unvaccinated individuals. Health officials reported the state’s first non-household outbreak between Multnomah and Clackamas counties and confirmed the first hospitalization related to measles for 2024. With recent exposure sites in the Portland metro area, health experts believe the reported cases may only represent a fraction of actual infections. They emphasize the importance of vaccination, as measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications.
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