U.S. Faces Potential Loss of Measles Elimination Status Amid Rising Cases

International health experts are convening this week to assess whether the United States and Mexico have forfeited their measles elimination status, a significant public health achievement. The U.S. is currently experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with the CDC reporting 5,412 cases as of November 12, an increase of 230 from the previous update. Public health experts attribute the resurgence to a politically charged, muted federal response and a decline in vaccination trust.