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CDC Warns Of Increased Risk Of Measles Outbreak

The CDC says a 95% vaccination rate is needed to prevent an outbreak.
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The CDC is concerned young children could face an outbreak of measles due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

The World Health Organization says 22 million infants didn't get a measles vaccine last year.  

Only 70% of babies received both measles shots in 2020.  

The CDC says a 95% vaccination rate is needed to prevent an outbreak. 

Measles vaccines for 23 countries had to be postponed last year due to the pandemic.