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The U.S. lost measles-elimination status after a major outbreak and sustained outbreaks.
CDC data show continuous measles transmission for 12 months, with 5,182 confirmed cases across 45 states in 2026.
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“US Loses Measles Elimination Status as Cases Surge, WSJ Says”
“The US has lost its long-standing status as having eradicated measles after transmission of the disease has continued through the past year and broken case records, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.”
US loses measles elimination status after Utah outbreak
Key points
- PAHO review led to US loss of measles elimination status due to sustained transmission.
- Utah outbreak began in June 2025 and infected many more than 700 people.
- CDC reports 5,412 measles cases in 2026, over double 2025 total.
- Nine measles deaths in the US this year; Pennsylvania accounts for seven.
- Vaccination rates lag: only 87.2% of Utah kindergartners had MMR in 2025-26.
Other reports
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“U.S. on the Verge of Forfeiting Major Public Health Victory on Measles”
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
“U.S. Loses Measles-Elimination Status as Historic Resurgence Sickens Thousands”
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease, WSJ reports”
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- SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNNSourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN
“After 26 years, the US has lost its measles elimination status”
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“After 26 years, the US has lost its measles elimination status”
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement”
- SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News AsiaSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
“US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: Report”
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“US loses measles-elimination status after 26 years, WSJ reports”
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CDC data show continuous measles transmission for 12 months, with 5,182 confirmed cases across 45 states in 2026.