California's tightened rules pay off against measles
LOS ANGELES - Four years ago, a public health nightmare unfolded in California: A person with measles visited Disneyland during the holiday season, likely exposing thousands to the highly contagious disease. Over the next few weeks, more than 145 people across several states and three countries were diagnosed with measles.
In response, California declared war on the disease. Legislators barred parents from opting out of vaccines due to their personal beliefs. The state cracked down on schools with low immunization rates and even took on one of the doctors most popular among anti-vaccine parents in California.
This year, as other parts of the country struggle with measles outbreaks, California is much more protected.
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