U.S. Loses Measles Elimination Status
The U.S. has lost its measles elimination status as cases top 5,400 and deaths reach 10.
November 13, 2026 · Updated Nov 13, 8:22pm ET
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What happened
- The United States lost the measles elimination status it had held since 2000 after an independent commission advising the Pan American Health Organization determined it no longer qualified.
- Measles deaths this year rose to 10 after Pennsylvania and Wisconsin each reported another death Friday, including a child in Wisconsin.
- The CDC reported 5,412 infections across 45 states, more than double last year’s total and the highest count since 1991.
- Measles vaccination coverage among kindergartners has fallen to about 92%, below the 95% level needed to prevent transmission in communities.
- State and local health departments are stepping up vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak.
How the right told it
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U.S. Measles Outbreak
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- Nov 10U.S. Measles Elimination At RiskMostly Left
- Nov 6Wisconsin Measles Death ReportedBalanced
