ZIP codes on Staten Island and in Manhattan's Hells Kitchen neighborhood have some of New York City's lowest measles vaccination rates among young children, according to city data putting those commu… [+4615 chars]
How well is your NYC neighborhood protected against measles? Check out our map. - Gothamist
Citywide, about 81% of children between 24 and 35 months have received their first MMR shot, while 95% is needed for herd immunity.
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