An undated image provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a child with a rash characteristic of measles.
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Measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, but the disease is making a comeback as vaccination rates drop. Oregon is experiencing its worst outbreak since the early 1990s. It's a growing public health concern as children return to school and measles is one of the most contagious diseases. Joining us to discuss all of this and bring you the latest COVID-19 news is Paul Cieslak, medical director of the Oregon Health Authority's Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention Section and the Oregon Immunization Program.
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