The United States, which successfully eliminated endemic transmission of measles in 2000 through vaccination campaigns, is now facing a serious threat. A recent study highlights the risk of resurgence of this disease, due to declining vaccination coverage among children. Health authorities are concerned about a possible resurgence of outbreaks, exacerbated by misinformation and the anti-vaccine movement.
The return of measles threatens decades of public health progress in the United States
This article was updated at 02:00.