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Montana health officials warn of severe risks as Fergus County confirms measles case

States Newsroom · October 5, 2026

Some health experts say Montanans are at risk of measles with declining vaccination rates, and Fergus County confirmed this month a case of measles. Measles is a highly contagious disease, but two vaccination doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% effective, according to the Fergus County Health…

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Montana health officials warn of severe risks as Fergus County confirms measles case

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