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“95 percent is needed to stem the spread of measles.”
The New York Times by Christina Jewett View original article

Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:05:05+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22

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well short of the 95 percent needed to stem the spread of measles, a highly contagious virus.

Extracted from: RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“Because measles is so contagious, experts say that vaccination rates need to be above about 95 percent to stem the spread of the virus.”

What to Know About Measles as Cases Rise: Symptoms, Vaccine and More

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“well short of the 95 percent needed to stem the spread of measles, a highly contagious virus.”

RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools

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Claim ID CLM-8ABAC54F
Slug 95-percent-is-needed-to-stem-the-spread-of-measles-8abac54f
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 213 d ago
Velocity 0.1/hr
Bias -0.20
Health