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Utah is facing a measles surge with 115 cases confirmed this year so far.

Health experts emphasize vaccination, as herd immunity requires a 95% vaccination rate.

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications in vulnerable groups.

SALT LAKE CITY — With calendars filled with holiday gatherings and 26 more residents diagnosed with measles within the last three weeks, Utah health experts are concerned that case counts may climb even higher than the current 115 confirmed so far this year.

State epidemiologist Dr. Leisha Nolen is pretty sure there are cases that haven't been included in the official count. It's concerning, she said, because Utah hasn't had this many measles cases in more than 30 years. Nationwide, the Cente

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