The U.S. eliminated measles 26 years ago. Now it could lose that status in a matter of weeks
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000—but it could soon lose that status, depending on the conclusions of a meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) next month. Measles cases in the United States are rising; there could be twice as many cases in 2026 as in 2025. The measles t

<p>The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000—but it could soon lose that status, depending on the conclusions of a meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) next month.
Measles cases in the United States are rising; there could be twice as many cases in 2026 as in 2025. The measles t</p>