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Nemeski@mander.xyz to Public Health@mander.xyz · 1 month ago

Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages

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Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages

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16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
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    The R in RFK stands for rubella!

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      AKA German Measels.

      I have no idea why I know that.

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        In a generation it will come to be known as American Measles 2

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          The next event will be known as the American Pandemic

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          Measles Boogaloo.

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        And it is called Rubella after the latin “Little Red” after the rash associated with the disease.

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          Also an unpopular gum flavor

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            The new Double Mint commercials feature:

            One person on a two seat bicycle

            One person playing Tennis

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