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Why It Matters If The U.S. Loses The Measles Elimination Status

Why It Matters If The U.S. Loses The Measles Elimination Status

The U.S. has reported more measles cases in the first half of this year than in any full year since 1992, raising concerns that the country could lose its measles elimination status and undo a 25-year public health victory amid declining vaccine rates. But exactly what does that risk mean and how close is it to really happening? The World …

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