
MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — The nation's second-largest measles outbreak this year is spreading beyond its epicenter along the Utah-Arizona border. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Most of the known measles cases — 123 as of Wednesday — are linked to a tight-knit community of twin towns: Colorado City, in Mohave County, Arizona, and Hildale, which is in Washington County, Utah.
Main Idea: Measles is spreading beyond the Utah-Arizona border outbreak center, driven by low vaccination rates and unvaccinated school-age children.
Key Points:
Measles spread can cause more illness, hospital visits, and missed work or school, especially in places with low vaccination rates.
No clear positive impact identified.
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Newly affected nearby county where measles has also reached.
Nearby Utah town where additional cases occurred.
Tourist destination mentioned as part of the broader region affected by the outbreak.
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