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Jacksonville chief health officer stresses vaccine safety, announces free immunization clinic amid recent measles cases

Measles was virtually eliminated in the United States, but it is making a comeback globally, in the United States, and here in Florida. Recent reports of measles cases have reignited the debate over vaccinations for school-aged children. The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show. He said because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.