Declining vaccination rates put U.S. measles-free status at risk

February 27, 2026 Providence Oregon News Team

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Justin Jin, M.D., medical director of infection disease virtual care and digital health for Providence Medical Group Oregon recently spoke with KATU about why vaccination remains the most effective way to stop the spread of measles.

Dr. Jin shares concerns about the virus, who’s most at risk and what parents should do if they think their child has measles.

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