US and Mexico Risk Losing Measles-Free Status

The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory over measles

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to medicine, but vaccines had safely stopped the virus’ spread in the U.S. for 30 years.

US and Mexico risk losing measles-free status

NEW YORK (AP): International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories – the elimination of measles.

US poised to lose measles elimination status

Presented by CareQuest {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story U.S. poised to lose measles elimination status The United States is on the brink of losing its measles elimination status after more than 25 years. Losing measles elimination status would be mostly symbolic, but it marks a step back for public health. © Annie Rice, Associated...

The U.S. and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know

International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories - the elimination of measles.

US faces losing measles elimination status next week

International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status