With Measles on the Rise, Here's How to Check If You Were Vaccinated or Have Immunity

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Measles can spread easily through aerosols, with one infected person potentially infecting nine out of 10 nonimmune individuals.
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At least 95 percent vaccination coverage is required to prevent measles from spreading; however, U.S. kindergarteners' coverage has dropped to 93 percent.
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Smaller undervaccinated communities within states pose a threat to measles elimination status, even with overall high vaccination coverage.
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