A measles outbreak has hit the midwestern state of Minnesota, with 50 cases reported in recent weeks. Health officials say at least 45 cases were among children in the Somali-American community in the city of Minneapolis. Nearly all of those affected were not vaccinated against measles. Measles is a serious disease that can cause breathing problems, brain swelling, or even death. It spreads very easily among unvaccinated people. U.S. health officials recommend that all children receive a combined vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. This combination vaccine is called MMR. But many parents in the Somali community oppose vaccinations because they believe they can cause a child to develop autism.
Title: Fear of Vaccines Blamed for US Measles Outbreak
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data-start-time='23271' data-end-time='30563'>Nearly all of those affected were not vaccinated against measles.</span> <span data-start-time='30563' data-end-time='39500'>Measles is a serious disease that can cause breathing problems, brain swelling, or even death.</span> <span data-start-time='39500' data-end-time='45979'>It spreads very easily among unvaccinated people.</span> <span data-start-time='45979' data-end-time='58500'>U.S. health officials recommend that all children receive a combined vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella.</span> <span data-start-time='58500' data-end-time='64479'>This combination vaccine is called MMR.</span> <span data-start-time='64479' data-end-time='76958'>But many parents in the Somali community oppose vaccinations because they believe they can cause a child to develop autism.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' 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