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Oregon measles cases hit highest level in decades as vaccination rates fall

KCBY Coos Bay

Aug 14, 2026

Oregon measles cases hit highest level in decades as vaccination rates fall

This week Oregon reached a new three year high with 40 known measles cases as of Wednesday surpassing 2024's peak of 31 cases.Last year the state only had one

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Oregon measles cases hit highest level in decades as vaccination rates fall

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