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Global Measles Surge: Misleading U.S. Policy Narrative

2/2/2026

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An editorial argues that framing measles as a U.S. policy failure is misleading and criticizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s policies on measles.
It notes rising global measles cases have sparked outbreaks in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Spain, which had previously eliminated the disease.
The piece argues the issue extends beyond U.S. policy by framing it in a global context and acknowledging shared challenges.

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Story summary

An editorial argues that framing measles as a U.S. policy failure is misleading and criticizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s policies on measles.
It notes rising global measles cases have sparked outbreaks in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Spain, which had previously eliminated the disease.
The piece argues the issue extends beyond U.S. policy by framing it in a global context and acknowledging shared challenges.