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U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement
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The Washington Post reports that the United States has lost its measles-elimination status, which the outlet describes as a landmark public health achievement. According to the Post, the finding follows a resurgence of the disease that began with a major outbreak in West Texas in January 2025. Sustained outbreaks followed in Utah, Arizona and other states.
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U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement
The finding follows a resurgence that began with a major outbreak in West Texas in January 2025 and was followed by sustained outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and other states.
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