1 year since measles cases were detected in Texas. Could US lose elimination status?
Last year, the U.S. saw the highest number of measles cases in 33 years.
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But under PAHO’s definition of elimination, borders matter. If, for example, the chain of measles that started in the U.S.
The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been more new cases in the United States each week since.