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Old Jan 1, 2019, 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by craigthemif
Why would a big deal be made about something that most people should be vaccinated for?
Children under 12 months, immunocompromised passengers such as those who may have cancer or on medication that suppresses immune system, or inadequately immunized passengers could all be exposed to measles due to this passenger. So it is a pretty big deal from a public health perspective.

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