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Unexpected Public Health Concerns Dog California Health Experts

  •  Max Pringle 
Thursday, February 27, 2014 | Sacramento, CA
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Doctor Dean Blumberg with the UC Davis Medical School says the 14 measles cases reported in California have been linked to international travel. He says vaccination could have made a difference in many of them.

 “Eight out of those 14 were unvaccinated,” says Blumberg. “Seven of those eight were not vaccinated by choice. One was less than a year of age and we don’t recommend vaccine at less than a year of age.”

A paralysis causing disease similar to polio is baffling California medical investigators. Five such cases have been reported.

And reports of a severe flu continue to come in state-wide. That virus has killed more than 200 Californians.


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State Government Reporter

Max covers the state capital, bringing more than a decade of experience in print and public radio, including reporting for KPFA, KQED and KALW. He traces his news roots to working on his his high school newspaper.   Read Full Bio 

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