World Health Organization evaluates U.S. measles-free status
The World Health Organization has convened to discuss whether to revoke the United States' measles-free status due to rising measles cases and declining vaccination rates.
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World Health Organization (WHO) officials have met to evaluate the situation as the United States faces the risk of losing its measles elimination status.
The nationwide increase in measles cases and declines in vaccination rates have prompted health officials to review whether the current status should be maintained. The WHO requires specific public health criteria to be met in order to maintain measles elimination status.
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