# US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years

> US drops measles-elimination status after 26 years of WHO review.
- Title: US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years · Dw
- Summary: US drops measles-elimination status after 26 years of WHO review. The US lost its measles-elimination status after 26 years due to continuous transmission of…
- Keywords: measles, cdc, paho, vaccine hesitancy, measles elimination
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## US Measles Status Revoked
The Pan American Health Organization revoked the United States' measles-elimination status after 26 years.
## CDC Reports 5,182 Cases
The CDC recorded 5,182 confirmed measles cases across 45 states, New York City and Washington, D.C. as of Thursday.
## Vaccine Hesitancy Impact
Increased vaccine hesitancy under US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has contributed to the outbreak.
## CDC's Response
CDC Director Erica Schwartz stated the agency would continue working with states to encourage vaccination.
## Key takeaway

The US lost its measles-elimination status after 26 years due to continuous transmission of the virus, with 5,182 confirmed cases this year.