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Measles Outbreak Risks US Elimination Status Amid Low Vaccinations

11/22/2025

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A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah threatens the United States’ elimination status.
If transmission continues through January 20, 2025, the disease may revert to endemic status.
Low vaccination rates, especially in Mohave County, contribute to the spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the current cases are not linked to the Texas outbreak.
Health experts stress vaccination and criticize CDC leadership for not prioritizing vaccine promotion.

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Story summary

A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah threatens the United States’ elimination status.
If transmission continues through January 20, 2025, the disease may revert to endemic status.
Low vaccination rates, especially in Mohave County, contribute to the spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the current cases are not linked to the Texas outbreak.
Health experts stress vaccination and criticize CDC leadership for not prioritizing vaccine promotion.