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reports that the US “could be on the verge of large outbreaks of the measles virus.” Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta reported Thursday that one-eighth of children under the age of 17 are susceptible to the disease and would likely become sick if exposed to the measles virus. The study also reveals that “herd immunity” in the United States may be at risk. Using data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen, “the researchers found that the percentage of children immune to measles is very close to the 92 percent threshold.” https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2015/10/08/measles-outbreaks-looming-vaccination-rates-don-researchers-warn/QBMJmL8ZB7ksL1ZoJYu9HM/story.html