U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports

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The high number of U.S. measles cases this year has been fueled by a Texas outbreak. Three people have died.

The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.

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