North Dakota reports first measles case amidst declining vaccination rates
North Dakota has confirmed its first measles case since 2011—an unvaccinated child in Williams County believed to have been exposed by an out-of-state visitor. Health officials are tracking contacts and urging vaccinations as national cases rise sharply, with 935 reported and 121 hospitalizations. MMR vaccination rates in North Dakota have dropped below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity, raising concerns about further spread. Several counties fall well below that mark, and experts warn more cases are likely without improved vaccination coverage. Michael Standaert with North Dakota News Cooperative has the full story.
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