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Nearly 300 People Immunized Against Measles In Milwaukee
Officials: No New Measles Cases Reported
UPDATED: 6:28 pm CDT April 14,
2008
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department said that nearly 300 people are now immunized against the measles.The vaccinations were given out Saturday as part of the city's effort to curb an outbreak of the disease.Four people in the area, including three young children from a daycare, have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease.Department officials hosted two clinics on Saturday, and in total about 290 people were immunized.The department said that no new cases have been reported so far.But people like Bee Lor brought their children to be sure they would be protected against the disease. She said that she bribed her nervous 5-year-old son with the promise of ice cream.
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