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U.S. loses measles elimination status as cases surge nationwide
The United States has lost its measles elimination status, researchers with knowledge of the decision confirmed to CBS News partner KFF Health News on Saturday.
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The United States has lost its measles elimination status, according to a decision by the Pan American Health Organization confirmed to CBS News partner KFF Health News. Researchers said the change follows the reporting of more than 5,400 measles cases in the country so far this year. That figure represents more than double the total cases recorded in the previous year, prompting the regional health body to revise the U.S. status.
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