U.S. loses measles elimination status

First reported by CNN at Fri 7:22 PM · 5 outlets in all

1. Axios42mU.S. loses measles elimination statusAn international health organization has determined that the United States has lost its measles elimination status, according to multiple news reports.Why it matters: It's an official recognition of how much the country's public health has deteriorated due to a rolling series of outbreaks since early last year.Increased public skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, a barrage of distrust from federal officials like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and funding cuts for response efforts have all factored in the surge of cases, according to public health experts.The big…
2. Washington Examiner8hUS loses measles elimination status amid surge in cases: ReportThe U.S.’s measles elimination status has been revoked after 26 years as the highly contagious disease continues to spread across the country, marking a major setback for public health officials amid declining vaccination rates. The Pan American Health Organization, part of the public health arm of the United Nations, determined that measles had circulated continuously
3. Al Jazeera9hUS loses measles-free status as two more deaths reportedMore than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the US to date this year.
4. Yahoo News10hAfter 26 years, the U.S. has lost its measles elimination status
5. CNN10hMeasles: After 26 years, the US has lost its elimination status