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US Loses Measles Elimination Status as Cases Surge, WSJ Says

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US loses measles elimination status as cases surpass 5,400 and deaths reach 10

The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the US's measles elimination status after cases surged to 5,412 and at least 10 deaths were recorded, marking the worst outbreak in decades. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania each reported additional measles-linked deaths this week.

Nov 12, 2026·4 sourcesUS Measles SurgeVaccines and Immunization PolicyTrump administrationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionVaccine policyDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE)Infectious Disease and OutbreaksVaccination ratesMeasles outbreaks
US loses measles elimination status as cases surpass 5,400 and deaths reach 10
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