How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats

As the U.S. withdraws from the World Health Organization, it cedes influence over global health programs. A more immediate ...

After a year marked by measles outbreaks across the U.S., is the virus now endemic?

Public health experts worry the country meets the criteria to lose its elimination status now that a year has passed since Texas’ deadly measles outbreak began.

Measles: Prevention, treatment and what to do if you're exposed

More than two decades ago, measles—a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood disease—was declared eliminated in ...

One year after the West Texas outbreak, measles keeps spreading across the US

Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the United States ...

Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says

Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a CDC leader said Tuesday that the potential ...
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As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the disease back for good?

The U.S. has held its measles-free status for more than 25 years. Experts say unrelenting outbreaks in the past year may ...
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Orchestrating a global response to the mosquito threat

Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000 people ...