Health

US Loses Measles Free Status After Continuing Outbreaks

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The US has lost its official measles-free status after more than two decades.

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Continued transmission chains over twelve months triggered the classification change.

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Measles is an airborne virus requiring high vaccination rates for herd immunity.

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Health authorities are urging renewed efforts to boost MMR vaccine uptake.

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