The New York Times: Where Will Measles Break Out Next? Chicago, Los Angeles or Miami, Scientists Predict

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Following the measles outbreak in New York, a study done by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University found that Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami are the cities most likely to have the next measles outbreak. The researchers first looked at how many children in each county across the United States had nonmedical vaccination exemptions, then they focused on the counties that had major international airports. Though this model still needs refining, experts have made it a priority in order to get ahead of measles cases. To read more about the potential measles outbreak, click here.

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