OriginalSourceFast CompanyUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceFast CompanyUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“The U.S. eliminated measles 26 years ago. Now it could lose that status in a matter of weeks”
“The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000—but it could soon lose that status, depending on the conclusions of a meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) next month. Measles cases in the United States are rising; there could be twice as many cases in 2026 as in 2025.”
U.S. measles elimination status may be lost after PAHO review
Key points
- Measles elimination in the U.S. could be revoked after PAHO review next month.
- Measles cases in the U.S. rising; 4,267 cases counted as of Oct 15, 2026.
- PAHO meeting previously scheduled for April; rescheduled to November after midterms.
- 97% of this year’s cases are in unvaccinated or unknown vaccination individuals.
- HHS: $100 million in extra funding for measles preparedness and response efforts.
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