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US Faces Loss of Measles Elimination After Vaccination Decline

5/1/2026

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The United States risks losing measles elimination status after missing four Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicators.
2026 data show about 93 cases per 10 million, above the one-per-10 million threshold.
Vaccination was 92 % in 2024-2025, below 95 % with Texas rates falling to 79-90 %.
48 outbreaks produced 2,000 cases while reproductive number stayed above one 75 % of the time.
A PAHO panel will review U.S. measles status in November 2026.

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Story summary

The United States risks losing measles elimination status after missing four Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicators.
2026 data show about 93 cases per 10 million, above the one-per-10 million threshold.
Vaccination was 92 % in 2024-2025, below 95 % with Texas rates falling to 79-90 %.
48 outbreaks produced 2,000 cases while reproductive number stayed above one 75 % of the time.
A PAHO panel will review U.S. measles status in November 2026.