"CDC Warns of Renewed Threat to Measles Elimination in the US"

The CDC has warned of a "renewed threat" to measles elimination in the U.S. as the country has seen a rapid increase in cases, with 97 recorded in the first quarter of 2024 compared to an average of five in previous years. The report emphasized the importance of widespread vaccination coverage, as 91% of cases since January 2020 were among unvaccinated individuals. Measles vaccination rates have declined, leaving communities susceptible to sustained transmission, and global coverage has also decreased. The CDC urged vaccination before international travel, as most cases are introduced from other countries, and highlighted the highly contagious nature of measles.