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Health● Elevated39m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 10:15 PM

US has lost measles elimination status, global health authorities say

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America

The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations at the Pan American Health Organization.

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