: a cysticercus tapeworm larva
specifically
: one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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For years, Florida has required students to get vaccinated against measles, polio and other highly contagious diseases to attend school.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In the past 200 days, Kennedy has terminated mRNA-research grants, stuffed a CDC advisory panel with anti-vaccine activists, and propped up unproven treatments during a deadly measles outbreak.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Over 1,400 measles cases have been confirmed this year in more than 40 states.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In the past 200 days, Kennedy has terminated mRNA-research grants, stuffed a CDC advisory panel with anti-vaccine activists, and propped up unproven treatments during a deadly measles outbreak.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Over 1,400 measles cases have been confirmed this year in more than 40 states.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Measle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measle. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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measle
noun
mea·sle
ˈmē-zəl 
: cysticercus
specifically
: one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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