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New York County Declares Measles Outbreak, Bans Unvaccinated Children From Public Places

Paul Bois

This year is quickly shaping up to be the year government and other businesses hit the anti-vaxxer movement with major setbacks. Now, a county in New York has declared a State of Emergency due to a measles outbreak and has banned unvaccinated children from public spaces, reports NBC.

“Rockland County declared a countywide State of Emergency relating to the ongoing measles outbreak,” reports the outlet. “Effective at the stroke of midnight, Wednesday, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until this declaration expires in 30 days or until they receive the MMR vaccination.”

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