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Sedona at higher than average risk for measles outbreak

In the state of Washington, a lowered vaccination rate has led to an outbreak of measles in multiple coun­ties, leading to 72 confirmed cases since April, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In New York City, a...

The World Health Organization ranks vaccine hesitancy as a health threat

Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but scattered outbreaks have occurred in recent years. This year there have been five outbreaks — in New York, Texas and Washington for more than 120 cases. ...

Arizona Department of Health Services confirms case of measles

The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Pima County Public Health Department recently announced that a 12-month-old infant from Pima County has been diagnosed with measles.  The confirmed case is in a person with...

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Community Library Sedona reopens after renovations

The Sedona Public Library was closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 through 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 when...

Ken Zoll preserves pre-Columbian history

Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum Executive Director Emeritus Ken Zoll is frequently a man out of time, whether...
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