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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California measles outbreaks linked to pockets of unvaccinated residents

California health departments must identify and quarantine measles contacts within 72 hours, as measles is extremely contagious with nine of ten unvaccinated people contracting it from one infected person.
fromEuro Weekly News
3 months ago

Barcelona forests on lockdown: diseased wild boar

Catalonia has confirmed its first cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) since 1994 after two infected wild boars were found dead near the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona campus. Authorities have immediately imposed strict measures, including a total ban on entering forests and natural areas in 12 surrounding towns. While swine fever cannot be contracted by humans, for dogs, cats and even horses, it can prove fatal.
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Mission District
fromKqed
9 months ago

Bay Area Measles Case Spurs Warnings of Possible Exposures at 3 Locations | KQED

High vaccination rates are crucial for containing disease spread in the community.
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