U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement

The U.S. lost its measles-elimination status after a resurgence that included a major outbreak in West Texas in January 2025, followed by sustained outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and other states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the determination. The U.S. had held measles-elimination status since 2000.

• Washington Post — U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement

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