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Shen Wu Tan

stan@washingtontimes.com

Shen Wu Tan was a general assignment reporter, with a focus on health news, at The Washington Times.

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This Feb. 16, 2017, file photo shows newborn babies in the nursery of a postpartum recovery center in upstate New York. According to a government report released Wednesday, May 15, 2019, U.S. birth rates reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) **FILE**

U.S. birthrate among women in teens, 20s hits a 32-year low

The U.S. birthrate among women in their teens and 20s has hit its lowest level in 32 years, marking the fourth consecutive year of fewer babies being born.

May 15, 2019

This undated image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Feb. 4, 2015 shows an electron microscope image of a measles virus particle, center. Measles is considered one of the most infectious diseases known. The virus is spread through the air when someone infected coughs or sneezes. (AP Photo/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cynthia Goldsmith)

Measles virus thrives because it’s so contagious, says health expert

A leading federal health expert says that health officials across the country should expect to see only isolated cases or mini-outbreaks of diseases such as diphtheria and tetanus because those bacterial infections are not as contagious as the measles virus, which continues to affect an ever-increasing number of people nationwide.

May 14, 2019