US Faces Measles Crisis as Cases Surge Past 5,000, Threatening Elimination Status
A steep rise in measles infections, including deaths in three states and a high share among children, underscores growing concerns for ordinary Americans.
The United States is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status, with nationwide cases topping 5,000 for the first time in more than three decades.
Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin have each reported measles-related deaths this week, and children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases, a stark reminder of the threat to families.
The CDC has reported the measles case numbers, noting that the tally is the highest in 35 years, a sobering signal from the nation’s own health authority.
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CDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, highest number in 35 years
Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases.
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U.S. on verge of losing measles elimination status as number of cases grows
The United States is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status as cases top 5,000 nationwide for the first time in more than three decades. Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin have all reported measles-related deaths this week.
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- The United States is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status, according to NBC News.
- Measles cases in the United States have topped 5,000 nationwide, the first time in more than three decades, according to NBC News.
- The CDC reported more than 5,000 measles cases, the highest number in 35 years, according to Al Jazeera.
- Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin have all reported measles-related deaths this week, according to NBC News.
- Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed measles cases, according to Al Jazeera.
- The CDC reported the measles case numbers, according to Al Jazeera.
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