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Federal health officials see milestone in measles elimination
UPI reports U S measles cases fell to 7,520 in the first 20 weeks of the year from 14,625 a year earlier. Dr. William Foege cites immunization efforts and school vaccine requirements as key, with hopes to largely end indigenous transmission by this summer and see only imported cases by October 1982. He notes ongoing importation risks and ongoing deaths despite vaccines. Government funding supports immunization while demand for stronger measures and awareness grows.
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United States
Willam Foege
National Center For Re Control
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare