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Huge crowds and low vaccination rates raise measles alarms as Pope Leo XIV visits South America

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:26 AM · 1 min read
Huge crowds and low vaccination rates raise measles alarms as Pope Leo XIV visits South America — Eau Claire Health news

While millions of Catholics gather to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV in South America, health authorities are watching for a different kind of visitor: measles. Cases are already surging in the region this year, and mass gatherings provide…

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