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This 3:45 minute video discusses a measles outbreak in San Diego in 2008 caused by an unvaccinated child who contracted the disease while traveling in Europe. The child spread measles to others, including three babies who were too young to be vaccinated. One of the infants, Megan Campbell's son, was hospitalized with a high fever. The emotional toll on the parents, the challenges of managing the illness, and the financial impact of the outbreak are highlighted. The video stresses the importance of vaccination, citing historical measles data and emphasizing the necessity of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent large disease outbreaks.
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