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A nurse gives a woman a measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine at the Utah County Health Department on April 29th, 2019, in Provo, Utah.
News in Brief

America's Measles Crisis Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Plus, why Trump's turnaround on vaccine safety was very late—but still helpful.

By Francie Diep
Women pushing strollers walk past the Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov School in the South Williamsburg neighborhood, on April 9th, 2019, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Key Takeaways

Why Is New York City Fighting a Measles Outbreak Within Just Four Zip Codes?

The city's health department will begin imposing fines for unvaccinated people living in the neighborhood of Williamsburg.

By Emily Moon
Vials of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines are displayed at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Mill Valley, California, on January 26th, 2015.
Key Takeaways

Rockland County Banned Unvaccinated Minors From Public Places. Will This Prompt Legal Challenges?

Public-health experts say the measure is unusual, but necessary.

By Emily Moon
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News in Brief

Viewfinder: Ultra-Orthodox Protests in Israel

By Pacific Standard Staff