US builds case to retain measles elimination status as infections mount - CNN
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/11/2026
Summary
As measles infections rise to a 34-year high in the U.S., health officials are working to maintain the country's measles elimination status, according to CNN. The increase in cases is attributed to declining vaccination rates, raising concerns about public health.
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