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The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
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- International health experts are meeting this week to determine whether the United States and Mexico have lost measles elimination status.
- The elimination of measles is described as one of the countries' greatest public health victories.
- Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, according to MedPage Today.
Why it matters
Loss of measles elimination status would mark a reversal of a major public health achievement and could signal weakened measles control in both countries.
Who’s affected
- public health officials
- anyone following measles vaccination policy in the US and Mexico
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International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories—the elimination of measles.
Timeline
International experts begin a week-long meeting to determine whether the US and Mexico have forfeited measles elimination status
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