The U.S. eliminated measles 26 years ago. Now it could lose that status in a matter of weeks

Measles cases have surged to more than 4,200 in 2026, and an international health commission is preparing to determine whether the disease has become endemic again.

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The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000—but it could soon lose that status, depending on the conclusions of a meeting of the Pan American........

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