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Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, September 3 (HealthDay News) -- A 7-year-old San Diego boy brought back more than souvenirs and memories from a family trip to Switzerland a couple years ago.
While there, he became infected with measles, a disease his parents had chosen not to have him vaccinated against. Upon his return to the United States, the boy unknowingly exposed 839 people to measles...
Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, September 3 (HealthDay News) -- A 7-year-old San Diego boy brought back more than souvenirs and memories from a family trip to Switzerland a couple years ago.
While there, he became infected with measles, a disease his parents had chosen not to have him vaccinated against. Upon his return to the United States, the boy unknowingly exposed 839 people to measles...