Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000. The CDC established 7 indicators of measles elimination status to ensure it remained on track. A new study finds that the US has missed 4 of the 7 criteria, with the others at risk. US measles elimination status will be reevaluated in November 2026.

Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000. The CDC established 7 indicators of measles elimination status to ensure it remained on track. A new study finds that the US has missed 4 of the 7 criteria, with the others at risk. US measles elimination status will be reevaluated in November 2026.