U.S. could lose its measles-free status next month
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With cases nearly double last year's total, the Pan American Health Organization is expected to decide in November whether the U.S. still counts as having eliminated measles. About 95% of cases are in people who were unvaccinated or whose status is unknown, and kindergarten MMR coverage has slipped to 92.4%. Two MMR doses give strong, lasting protection.
Source: American Council on Science and Health
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