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CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination: Health officials at the CDC and American Medical Association are urging vaccination against ...
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Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice: Measles resurgence threatens global health, with rising cases and travel-related risks ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000525
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know: Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240412/us-measles-cases-record-what-to-know
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023: The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to ...
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/health-experts-plead-for-unvaxxed-americans-to-get-measles-shot-as-cases-rise/
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks: Lifelong Protection or Need for Booster?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of increasing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad, mostly linked to international travel.
- The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella is highly effective, with two doses proving 97% effective. A single dose already provides 93% protection.
- The CDC considers you protected from measles if you either received two vaccine doses, received one dose and do not need a booster, or were born before 1957.
- Once fully vaccinated, no booster shots are required, and the two doses provide lifelong immunity. Individuals unsure of their childhood vaccination status should consult with their healthcare provider.
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend: Federal health officials say older U.S. adults who got a COVID-19 shot in the fall ...
apnews.com/article/covid-vaccines-shots-over-65-84bd91f6c51db7bbb334bd18a07e4f3b
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO: Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/critical-catch-up-measles-vaccinations-stem-outbreaks-says-who-2024-03-19/
U.S. Measles Cases in 2024 Already Surpass Last Year’s Total: It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240327/us-measles-cases-2024-already-surpass-last-years-total
Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated: Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/measles-erupts-in-florida-school-where-11-of-kids-are-unvaccinated/
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in Florida School
- Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to the virus.
- Florida health officials investigate cluster of measles cases.
- Four confirmed cases reported at Manatee Bay Elementary School.
- Investigation opened to track contacts at risk of infection.
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-urges-measles-vaccinations-amid-rising-cases-2024-03-18/
Covid vaccines not associated with sudden cardiac death in young people: US CDC : The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on ...
wionews.com/world/covid-vaccines-not-associated-to-sudden-cardiac-death-in-young-people-us-cdc-710474
A morte evitável por sarampo em Hildesheim: Em 2019, registou-se um surto invulgar de sarampo em Hildesheim. Uma jovem mãe morreu. Uma análise detalhada dos ...
spektrum.de/news/krankheiten-der-vermeidbare-maserntod-von-hildesheim/2212380
Measles outbreak: Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school: Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an ...
apnews.com/article/measles-outbreak-florida-school-ladapo-259440881f1d5e11dc69ed64ff055418
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak: Florida Allows Unvaccinated Students in School
- Florida's controversial health director, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is criticized for letting parents of unvaccinated children decide if their students can attend class, defying federal guidelines.
- Despite a measles outbreak at an elementary school, Florida is currently not enforcing the recommendation to exclude unvaccinated students. The school has 33 unvaccinated students, even though the vaccine is highly effective.
- The decision not to exclude unvaccinated children is facing criticism from doctors in Florida and nationwide, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, advocating for following CDC guidelines for children's safety.
- The spread of misinformation about the measles vaccine is hindering outbreak control efforts. CDC guidelines are based on decades of scientific research.
4 things you should know about measles amid an uptick in cases: The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000, but there’s been an uptick in cases in recent years.
wgnradio.com/health/what-you-should-know-about-measles/
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.: Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/whooping-cough-surging-countries-may-need-booster-rcna147848
Tracking measles cases in the United States: There have already been more reported measles cases in 2024 than there were in all of 2023 ...
cnn.com/health/measles-cases-us-dg/
Florida school’s measles outbreak points to growing danger amid vaccine skepticism
thehill.com/homenews/education/4483666-florida-school-measles-outbreak-vaccine-skepticism/
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines 54 percent effective against symptomatic cases: CDC: The updated COVID-19 vaccines administered this fall and winter were found to be ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4442819-updated-covid-19-vaccines-54-percent-effective-against-symptomatic-cases-cdc/
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine: Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the ...
theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccines-cdc-says-people-ages-65-and-up-should-get-a-shot-this-spring-a-geriatrician-explains-why-its-vitally-important-224838
U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total: Today, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized, and roughly 1 to 3 out of ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-measles-cases-2024-so-far-rcna145013
Measles cases continue growing in Florida: More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines.
axios.com/2024/02/26/measles-florida-surgeon-general
Measles outbreaks a wake-up call for the unvaccinated : The United Kingdom is facing a measles outbreak, while cases have also popped up in a few U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4432414-measles-outbreaks-unvaccinated/
Chicago battles measles with calls for vaccination—in contrast with Florida: US faces threat of measles resurgence amid global rise and declining vaccination.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/chicago-battles-measles-with-calls-for-vaccination-in-contrast-with-florida/
Another COVID variant spreads ahead of the holidays. Are you protected?: JN.1, a variant of omicron, accounts for an estimated 21% of new infections in the ...
pennlive.com/health/2023/12/another-covid-variant-spreads-ahead-of-the-holidays-are-you-protected.html
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Vaccination Rates Dipped for Years. Now, There’s a Measles Outbreak in Britain.: After a national incident was declared in January, officials have been ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/03/world/europe/uk-measles-outbreak.html
Coventry pop-up MMR vaccine clinics double school's take-up: The number of pupils vaccinated rose from 40% to 87% as a result of the pop-ups, officials say.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68449289
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
pbs.org/newshour/health/measles-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-why-misinformation-about-the-vaccine-persists-today
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Alarming rise in measles in Europe - health chiefs: Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says.
bbc.com/news/health-68068226
Quick Glance: New Measles Vaccination Campaign
- Over 3.4 million children under 16 are unprotected and at risk of illness, as per NHS England.
- Dame Jenny Harries urges nationwide call to action after hospitals in Birmingham reported a sharp rise in cases among children.
- The MMR vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella is administered in two doses - the first around age one and the second around three years and four months.
- The current campaign will reach over four million parents, caregivers, and young adults via SMS, email, or letter to notify them that they or their children have missed one or both doses.
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/08/1229540182/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering
Half term jabs to fight measles outbreak threat in East of England: Health officials say more parents need to vaccinate their children to stop measles taking ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gkkk148w8o
Mum urges vaccine push and shares how son died after catching measles: Six-year-old Samuel Larkman-Jones died in 2019 after catching measles before he could be ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68037622
CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring: People who are most vulnerable to Covid complications, such as older people and those with ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/spring-covid-booster-cdc-recommend-rcna138971
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
Merseyside measles outbreak fear over low vaccine uptake: An Alder Hey Hospital consultant says he fears children will die unless vaccinations increase.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68293986
CDC panel recommends COVID-19 booster for people over age 65: The recommendation must be approved by CDC Director Mandy Cohen and the additional dose should be ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/28/metro/cdc-recommends-booster/
CDC: Older adults should get COVID-19 booster shot: The recommendation comes ahead of a likely summer wave of COVID-19 infections that has occurred in past years ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/28/cdc-older-adults-covid-19-booster-shot/72779378007/
Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports: At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year ...
cnn.com/2024/03/01/health/measles-cases-cdc-update/
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Measles vaccine push in north-west of England amid rise in cases: Uptake of MMR vaccines in children is about 85% in the north-west of England ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68437986
Is it too late to get a flu or COVID shot?: After weeks of mounting respiratory illnesses, things are finally showing signs of trending in the right direction ...
wgnradio.com/health/dr-jeffrey-kopin-is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-or-covid-shot/
Measles: MMR vaccine campaign launched in Northern Ireland: NI is falling behind the recommended vaccine rate for mumps, measles and rubella (MMR).
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68205327
Quick Glance: Downplaying the Danger of Measles
- Anti-vaccine activists are spreading misinformation about the danger of measles, falsely claiming it's not dangerous.
- Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, the disease is spreading worldwide.
- Measles are highly contagious and can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage.
- Health agencies warn of the well-founded danger of measles.
Expect COVID-19 vaccine to operate like flu shot, with a new round in the fall: The CDC has fresh guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and isolation needs ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/expect-covid-19-vaccine-to-operate-like-flu-shot-with-a-new-round-in-the-fall.html
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Court ruling: Children without a measles vaccination have no legal right to a place in a daycare center in Rhineland-Palatinate
spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/urteil-kein-kitaplatz-ohne-masernimpfung-in-rheinland-pfalz-a-8e18f06e-b08d-4818-8ab4-1f8adc0354fc
Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak: At least eight cases have been confirmed in the city since December.
abcnews.go.com/Health/doctors-group-offers-free-measles-vaccines-philadelphia-fight/story
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks Prompt 21-Day Isolation Measures
- Measles outbreaks in England prompt some local councils to advise isolation measures to contain the highly contagious infection.
- Staff and pupils, based on vaccination status, may be asked to stay home for up to three weeks if infected or in close contact with a measles case.
- Over 300 suspected measles cases detected in the West Midlands, prompting guidance from Birmingham City Council for unvaccinated individuals to be excluded from school or work for 21 days if in contact with a measles case.
- Barnet and Haringey Councils have notified parents that unvaccinated children deemed close contacts of a measles case could be asked to isolate for up to 21 days.
Coventry pop-up clinics open to boost vaccination rates: All secondary schools in Coventry, along with 21 primary schools, will host the clinics.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1e1ev8gn9jo
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
abcnews.go.com/Health/150-people-west-virginia-exposed-measles-health-officials/story
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing
ECDC warns of renewed increase in vaccine-preventable diseases: Solna - After declining during the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers of vaccine-preventable diseases ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150846/ECDC-warnt-vor-erneutem-Anstieg-impfpraeventabler-Krankheiten
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
abcnews.go.com/US/possible-measles-exposure-indiana-childrens-museum-total-eclipse-event/story
Pelsall couple urge people to get MMR jab after baby's measles: The couple warn of the dangers of the infection after three-month-old Ezra was hospitalised.
bbc.com/news/articles/cldq5wdvqg7o
With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
edition.cnn.com/2023/12/22/health/stay-well-holidays-wellness/
Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine Hesitancy: According to pediatrician David M. Higgins, parental vaccine hesitancy is not nearly as widespread ...
undark.org/2024/04/05/interview-david-higgins-vaccines/
U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases: Data shows that cases are close to the number of total cases reported in 2023.
forbes.com/sites/caileygleeson/2024/03/13/us-measles-outbreak-the-17-states-reporting-cases/
As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/winter-virus-activity-picks-cdc-warns-urgent-need-boost-vaccine-covera-rcna129730
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/well/measles-outbreak-symptoms.html
Global Measles Deaths Increased by 43% in 2022 : The rise in measles outbreaks and deaths is not surprising, given the recent decline in vaccination rates ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/998843
Peds Immunization Schedule Includes New RSV, Mpox Vaccines, and More: Updated CDC guidance includes several new vaccines for children.
medscape.com/viewarticle/998743
More measles vaccinations after compulsory vaccination: Augsburg - Four years after the introduction of the Measles Protection Act, the number of unvaccinated ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150364/Mehr-Masernimpfungen-nach-Impfpflicht
MMR vaccination reminder for parents in Jersey: With outbreaks of measles in the UK, parents are asked to check their children are vaccinated.
bbc.com/news/articles/cyj2xelexyko
Mpox infections double last year's rate - UPI.com: Mpox cases in the U.S. are double what they were last year at this time, and transmission rates are on ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/28/Mpox-infections-double-last-years-rate/2941711674339/
Doctors Urged to 'Think Measles' as Cases Rise: The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said many healthcare professionals would not have encountered ...
medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/doctors-urged-think-measles-cases-rise-2023a1000t3w
Measles outbreak warning in Surrey due to low vaccination rates: The chief of the UKHSA urges parents to check whether their children have had the MMR jab.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-surrey-68031006
Latest COVID shots are 54% effective against symptomatic infection in adults, CDC says
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/02/covid-vaccine-shots-symptomatic-infection-cdc-study/72449313007/
How uninsured adults can still get vaccinated against COVID: To address disproportionately low levels of COVID vaccine protection among adults who are uninsured ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/how-uninsured-adults-can-still-get-vaccinated-against-covid
Adults should also check their measles vaccination coverage: Dusseldorf - The family doctor and the North Rhine General Practitioners Association warns of the ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149768/Auch-Erwachsene-sollten-ihren-Masernimpfschutz-pruefen
Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases: Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/well/live/jn1-covid-variant.html
Quick Glance: New Covid Strain JN.1 Dominates US Cases
- The JN.1 strain accounts for almost half of Covid cases in the US and is rapidly spreading.
- It's unclear whether the increase in Covid cases is driven by the JN.1 strain or other factors like holiday travel.
- Experts continue to recommend protective measures such as wearing masks, improved indoor ventilation, and the latest Covid vaccine as preliminary research shows the updated vaccines are effective against JN.1.
Philadelphia blames measles outbreak on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4391990-philadelphia-blames-measles-outbreak-on-people-declining-vaccines-failing-to-quarantine/
Researchers map how measles virus spreads in human brain: Researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a person who succumbed to a ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/researchers-map-how-measles-virus-spreads-in-human-brain/
What to know about the recent measles outbreak, and signs to watch for: U.S. cases of measles, which can cause symptoms like fever, coughs and rashes, are rising ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/29/what-is-measles-symptoms-signs-treatment/
Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time, CDC says
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article281863353.html
Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
itv.com/news/2024-02-29/children-suffering-needlessly-due-to-lower-vaccine-uptake-and-measles-spike
Measles cases increased by 18 percent globally in 2022: CDC: Measles cases around the world jumped by 18 percent in 2022 due to low vaccination rates ...
thehill.com/homenews/4313549-measles-cases-increased-globally-in-2022-cdc/
5 Things to know for Dec. 15: Israel, Vaccines, European Union, Storms, Train collision
cnn.com/2023/12/15/us/5-things-to-know-for-dec-15-israel-vaccines-european-union-storms-train-collision/
An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates: Measles cases have ticked up in the U.K. following lower rates of MMR vaccination ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00265-8
Commentary: Vaccine fatigue leaves Singapore vulnerable to falling ill: Vaccine fatigue and holiday activities contribute to a challenging healthcare scenario ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/covid-new-year-gatherings-vaccine-fatigue-hesitancy-boosters-increase-infections-4015816
Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks: About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/25/health/vaccines-children-zero-dose.html
Flu, COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up; new coronavirus variant emerges
oregonlive.com/health/2023/12/flu-covid-19-infections-are-expected-to-ramp-up-new-coronavirus-variant-emerges.html
Warning as monkeypox cases on the rise again: Mpox is on the rise in the US, with almost double the number of cases compared to this time last year. However ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/warning-monkeypox-cases-rise-20571337/
Childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever in US: The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school vaccination requirements has ...
chicagotribune.com/people/health/vaccination-exemptions-20231109-ukpr2hiaqra5tk3uyc7rrroc4y-story.html
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