Health

US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years

RecentNews.uk

01

US loses measles-elimination status after 26 years

02

Decline in routine childhood vaccinations cited as main cause

03

Outbreaks across multiple areas triggered the reclassification

04

Public health officials urge renewed focus on MMR uptake

Reader poll

Should routine childhood vaccinations be mandatory for school attendance?

Tap below to vote and see what others think.

Read the full story