The United States loses its measles elimination status
The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the United States' measles-elimination status after the country failed to halt continuous virus transmission for over a year. More than 5,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, including over 5,100 confirmed cases across 45 states. An independent commission of experts concluded the country no longer qualifies for its status.
- The Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles-elimination status.
- More than 5,400 measles cases have been reported in the US this year.
- The measles vaccination rate for kindergarten children was 95.2 percent six years ago.
- The United States must completely stop virus transmission and have no outbreaks for at least 12 consecutive months to regain certification.
- Pennsylvania has had an outbreak accounting for more than 1,500 cases so far.
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