% who believe it's "very likely" the U.S. will experience a widespread infectious disease outbreak in the next 10 years: U.S. adult citizens: 35% Democrats: 49% Independents: 32% Republicans: 25% ...

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New Jersey officials are asking people who went to last week’s Shakira concert to monitor for measles symptoms.