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Measles Elimination Meeting Delayed Amid Rising Cases

3/3/2026

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  • The international meeting to assess measles elimination in the United States has been postponed from April to November 2026 after a surge, with over 1,100 cases reported in early 2026.
  • The United States has maintained elimination since 2000, but outbreaks in Canada and Mexico threaten it.
  • Experts warn that anti-vaccine rhetoric may undermine global vaccination and fuel misinformation, increasing the risk of a measles resurgence.