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US measles elimination status

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Gabrielle M. EtzelWashington Examiner
Josephine MurphyNBC News
Jessica GlenzaThe Guardian
Joseph WeberJust the News
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The US has lost its long-standing status as having eradicated measles after transmission of the disease has continued through the past year and broken case records, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

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Measles is considered one of the most infectious diseases known to medicine.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Guardian

Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 97% effective against the disease.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Guardian

A measles vaccine did not become available there until years after a measles vaccine was first licensed, in 1963, in the U.S., and the U.S. started giving shots.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Independent

In a closed-door meeting this week, a PAHO advisory commission is looking at genetic evidence to determine if the same measles virus has been spreading for one year or more in the outbreaks that have torn through North America starting in 2024.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 13 Novwording from Toronto Star

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Washington Examiner14 Nov

The Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles elimination status after the disease circulated continuously in the country for more than 12 months. This decision marks a significant setback for public health officials following 26 years of elimination and a recent surge in cases linked to declining vaccination rates. The report highlights the ongoing spread of the highly contagious disease…

US loses measles elimination status amid surge in cases: Report →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story

Just the News11 Nov

The United States may lose its World Health Organization-affiliated measles-free status due to a drop in vaccination rates and an increase in cases. Currently, only about 92.5% of kindergartners are vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, below the 95% threshold necessary to prevent widespread transmission. An independent panel connected to the Pan American Health Organization is scheduled to make this decision this week…

US faces losing its WHO-affiliated measles-free status amid rise in cases, fewer vaccinations →2 articles from Just the News on this story

NBC News11 Nov

Public health experts predict the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status due to a surge in cases from 100 in 2000 to over 5,000 this year, with eight deaths including four infants. NBC News reports a significant drop in childhood vaccination rates, especially in vulnerable areas like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where MMR vaccine coverage fell from 95.5% pre-pandemic to 87.6%. The article highlights the…

U.S. on verge of losing measles-free status and Democrats brace for Stephen Miller clashes: Morning Rundown →

The Guardian11 Nov

The United States may lose its measles elimination status due to a significant outbreak involving more than 5,400 cases nationally. Dr. Paul Offit attributes this situation partly to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence over vaccine policies. An independent panel of experts from the Pan American Health Organization will review epidemiological evidence in Washington DC before making a final decision on the US's status…

US could lose measles-free status soon as RFK Jr’s pushes anti-vaccine agenda →

Toronto Star13 Nov

International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited their official status of having eliminated measles. The Pan American Health Organization is reviewing genetic evidence from outbreaks that began in 2024, which resulted in thousands of illnesses and approximately a dozen deaths in the U.S. over the last two years. While the CDC states that losing the…

The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know →

The Independent13 Nov

Health experts and a Pan American Health Organization advisory commission are meeting this week to determine if measles has returned to sustained circulation in the United States and Mexico. Since 2024, large outbreaks have resulted in thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths, potentially stripping the U.S. of its measles elimination status which it held for 30 years. The report highlights a conflict between…

US faces losing measles elimination status next week as experts blame RFK Jr. for muted vaccine response →

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The Hindu14 Nov

The Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles-elimination status after the country failed to stop continuous transmission of the virus for over a year. This decision follows a significant resurgence in infections, with 5,182 confirmed cases reported in 2026 across 45 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia, more than doubling the 2,289 cases from the previous year. The report…

U.S. loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: report →

The Straits Times14 Nov

The United States has lost its measles elimination status because a single strain of the virus circulated in Utah for over 12 months, infecting more than 700 people. The CDC has confirmed 5,412 cases in 2026, which is more than double the 2025 total and the highest count since 1991. This reporting focuses on the national failure to control the contagious disease following a decline in vaccination rates and…

US loses measles elimination status as cases surge: WSJ →

How it changed

Expected · 9 NovHealth experts meeting this week are expected to confirm that measles has officially returned to the United States and Mexico, ending one of each country's greatest public health victories.

What happened · 11 NovAs of Thursday (November 12, 2026), 5,182 confirmed cases of measles had been reported in 2026 to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 45 States, New York City and the District of Columbia, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289, making it one of the country’s worst measles resurgences in decades.

9 Nov
The United States is likely to lose its measles elimination status this week after an international public health body reviews data from nearly two years of outbreaks amounting to more than 7,000 measles cases across the country.
7 outlets · Washington Examiner
11 Nov
Measles is considered one of the most infectious diseases known to medicine.
4 outlets · The Guardian
12 Nov
International health experts are meeting in Washington, DC, this week to determine which countries in the Americas have endemic measles transmission.
2 outlets · Al Jazeera
13 Nov
In a closed-door meeting this week, a PAHO advisory commission is looking at genetic evidence to determine if the same measles virus has been spreading for one year or more in the outbreaks that have torn through North America starting in 2024.
3 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 11 articles

Where to start Why the US, Mexico and Guatemala may lose their measles-free status Al Jazeera

Suggested from 8 outlets (2 usually left of the middle, 5 middle, 1 right of it): one of the fuller accounts, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

14 Nov US loses measles elimination status as cases surge: WSJThe United States has lost its measles elimination status because a single strain of the virus circulated in Utah for over 12 months, infecting more than 700 people. The CDC has confirmed 5,412 cases in 2026, which is more than double the 2025 total and the highest count since 1991. This reporting focuses on the national failure to control the contagious disease following a decline in vaccination rates and…The Straits Times
14 Nov US loses measles elimination status amid surge in cases: ReportThe Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles elimination status after the disease circulated continuously in the country for more than 12 months. This decision marks a significant setback for public health officials following 26 years of elimination and a recent surge in cases linked to declining vaccination rates. The report highlights the ongoing spread of the highly contagious disease…Washington Examiner
14 Nov U.S. loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: reportThe Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles-elimination status after the country failed to stop continuous transmission of the virus for over a year. This decision follows a significant resurgence in infections, with 5,182 confirmed cases reported in 2026 across 45 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia, more than doubling the 2,289 cases from the previous year. The report…The Hindu
13 Nov US faces losing measles elimination status next week as experts blame RFK Jr. for muted vaccine responseHealth experts and a Pan American Health Organization advisory commission are meeting this week to determine if measles has returned to sustained circulation in the United States and Mexico. Since 2024, large outbreaks have resulted in thousands of illnesses and about a dozen deaths, potentially stripping the U.S. of its measles elimination status which it held for 30 years. The report highlights a conflict between…The Independent
13 Nov The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to knowInternational health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited their official status of having eliminated measles. The Pan American Health Organization is reviewing genetic evidence from outbreaks that began in 2024, which resulted in thousands of illnesses and approximately a dozen deaths in the U.S. over the last two years. While the CDC states that losing the…Toronto Star
12 Nov Why the US, Mexico and Guatemala may lose their measles-free status
Al Jazeera
11 Nov US faces losing its WHO-affiliated measles-free status amid rise in cases, fewer vaccinationsThe United States may lose its World Health Organization-affiliated measles-free status due to a drop in vaccination rates and an increase in cases. Currently, only about 92.5% of kindergartners are vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, below the 95% threshold necessary to prevent widespread transmission. An independent panel connected to the Pan American Health Organization is scheduled to make this decision this week…Just the News
11 Nov US faces losing its WHO-affiliated measles-free status amid rise in cases, fewer vaccinationsThe United States may lose its World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization-affiliated measles-free status due to a decline in MMR vaccine rates among kindergartners from 95% to 92.5%, falling short of the threshold needed to prevent measles transmission. This decision is expected this week by an expert panel, which includes epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists. The U.S. has seen a…Just the News
11 Nov US could lose measles-free status soon as RFK Jr’s pushes anti-vaccine agendaThe United States may lose its measles elimination status due to a significant outbreak involving more than 5,400 cases nationally. Dr. Paul Offit attributes this situation partly to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence over vaccine policies. An independent panel of experts from the Pan American Health Organization will review epidemiological evidence in Washington DC before making a final decision on the US's status…The Guardian
11 Nov U.S. on verge of losing measles-free status and Democrats brace for Stephen Miller clashes: Morning RundownPublic health experts predict the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status due to a surge in cases from 100 in 2000 to over 5,000 this year, with eight deaths including four infants. NBC News reports a significant drop in childhood vaccination rates, especially in vulnerable areas like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where MMR vaccine coverage fell from 95.5% pre-pandemic to 87.6%. The article highlights the…NBC News

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9 Nov US likely to lose its measles elimination status this weekThe United States is expected to lose its measles elimination status this week following a review by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) due to recent outbreaks that have resulted in over 7,000 cases nationwide. PAHO will assess data from nearly two years of these outbreaks during their meeting Tuesday through Thursday and decide if measles has become endemic in both Mexico and the U.S.Washington Examiner

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