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Aug 8, 2026

Canada's measles rate per capita surpasses U.S. as North American outbreak expands

WHO data reveals Canada has approximately half the measles cases of the United States despite having only one-tenth the population, indicating a significantly higher per capita infection rate. The U.S. has reported 2,465 cases for the year, with 94 new cases added in a single week, mostly in Pennsylvania, while Manitoba has seen cases drop to just two in July.

Aug 8, 2026·6 sources
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May 2, 2026

US May Lose Measles Elimination Status as Outbreaks Spread to 45 States

The CDC reports measles outbreaks have now spread to 45 states, putting the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status that was declared in 2000. The agency established seven indicators to monitor elimination status.

May 2, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪Daniel Salas of the Pan American Health Organization stated that stopping measles requires achieving high vaccination coverage and detecting suspected cases early.
  • ▪World Health Organization data shows Canada has half as many confirmed measles cases as the United States, despite having a population only one-tenth the size.
  • ▪An ongoing measles outbreak in Utah has lasted for more than 12 months, which is the primary criterion for losing measles elimination status.

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Infectious Disease and Outbreaks2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1Healthcare Policy1Measles outbreak1Public healthcare1

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