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US loses measles elimination status amid surge in cases: Report

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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 across the country as the primary reason for the status change.
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a part of the United Nations public health arm, has officially revoked the United States' measles-elimination status after 26 years. This decision, reported by The Wall Street Journal on November 13, 2026, was based on evidence that the virus circulated continuously within the country for more than 12 months, indicating local transmission rather than just imported cases. The revocation follows the worst outbreak of the virus in the U.S. in 35 years, which has seen more than 5,000 cases reported by the CDC. Experts attributed the decline to falling vaccination rates, with the MMR vaccine rate among kindergartners dropping to 92.5%, falling below the 95% threshold required to prevent transmission. The loss of this status is being linked by observers to the "anti-vaccine agenda" of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has faced criticism for meddling in vaccine policies. While the U.S. is confirmed to have lost its status, reports also indicated that Mexico and Guatemala were under review for similar reasons during the Washington, D.C. meetings.

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Washington ExaminerThis outlet14 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 (this article)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 →

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The Pan American Health Organization, part of the public health arm of the United Nations, determined that measles had circulated continuously in the United States for more than 12 months, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the decision.
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2026-11-14 · Washington Examiner
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The U.S.’s measles elimination status has been revoked after 26 years as the highly contagious disease continues to spread across the country, marking a major setback for public health officials amid declining vaccination rates. asserted
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The Pan American Health Organization, part of the public health arm of the United Nations, determined that measles had circulated continuously in the United States for more than 12 months, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the decision. asserted
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