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Coverage dated January 19, 2026

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters.

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There is little room for error in trying to stop measles. The virus is one of the most contagious, infecting 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed.

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  1. WCNC

    The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters. (opens WCNC)

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    There is little room for error in trying to stop measles. The virus is one of the most contagious, infecting 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed.

  2. MyNorthwest

    The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters (opens MyNorthwest)

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    It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has

  3. WHDH Boston

    The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if

  4. Scientific American

    As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the disease back for good? (opens Scientific American)

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    The U.S. has held its measles-free status for more than 25 years. Experts say unrelenting outbreaks in the past year may change that

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    U.S. health officials will soon reassess the nation’s measles‑free status as rising outbreaks raise fears the virus is gaining a foothold again.

  6. KTVZ Bend

    The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the United States each week since. Texas reported more than 760 cases — and the deaths of two children – before declaring the outbreak over in August. It was the

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