Why hasn't measles hit Arizona, given its low vaccination rate?

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Measles – declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2002 thanks to widespread vaccination – has hit 22 states this year.

Measles – declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2002 thanks to widespread vaccination – has hit 22 states this year.

Arizona hasn’t reported a single case during the current outbreak, despite its relatively low vaccination rate. The hot dry climate could be a factor, as could demographics and population density..