US could lose measles-free status soon as RFK Jr’s pushes anti-vaccine agenda
Summary
The United States may lose its measles elimination status this week as an expert panel reviews evidence of ongoing spread. The country has more than 5,400 reported cases in its worst outbreak since 1991, and health officials are urging people to confirm their vaccination records.Key Facts
- A panel of eight independent experts at the Pan American Health Organization is reviewing the evidence; the organization’s director will make the final decision.
- The Johns Hopkins University International Vaccine Access Center tracker reports more than 5,400 measles cases nationally.
- The article describes the outbreak as the worst in the United States since 1991 and says nearly every state has an active outbreak.
- The article reports six deaths in Pennsylvania, one child’s death in New York, and an infant’s death in Wisconsin this year.
- Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% effective against measles, according to the article.
- Cleveland’s public health director said people exposed to measles may need to show proof of vaccination or face a blood test or 21-day quarantine.
- Two-thirds of measles cases in Pennsylvania are among adults, according to the article.
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