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Measles Epidemic Continues to Rage in the US

Published January 21, 2026, 05:03
Measles Epidemic Continues to Rage in the US

The measles epidemic continues to escalate in the United States, with over 600 cases reported in South Carolina since the fall. The increase in cases is linked to growing vaccine hesitancy, leading to the return of this serious disease in developed countries. Authorities are concerned that the US may lose its measles-eliminated status, which it achieved in 2000. WHO is expected to reassess the situation in the US and Mexico in April, having already removed the status from Canada. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.