BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty ImagesMeasles has made headlines time and time again over the past two years, as cases have hit record highs and vaccination rates reach record lows. Now, the looming threat may soon come true: if measles continues to spread at its current rate, the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status as soon as this week. The nation reached 5,182 confirmed measles cases in 2026 last week, the most to be reported in the United States in 35 years. Last week alone, three states reported measles-related deaths, including an infant in Wisconsin.The Pan American Health Organiza...
As Measles Cases Surge, U.S. Risks Losing Its Elimination Status
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Nov 9, 2026 • 1 day ago
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