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Measles Outbreak Linked to Disneyland

There's new information on the recent measles outbreak. Measles is a serious disease caused by a virus, and it's easily spread through the air. The number of children infected is growing, with more than 70 cases of measles in seven states and Mexico.

Many of those cases are linked to Disneyland, in southern California. The CDC says there were more than 600 cases of measles reported last year, a record high. It's skyrocketed because there are parents who refuse to vaccinate their children due to many factors, with one of them the fear of certain disorders like autism.

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