ArticleCanada Loses Measles-Free Status as Outbreaks Surge — U.S. Could Be Next
Canada has lost its measles-free status for the first time since 2016, after a surge in outbreaks linked to vaccine hesitancy and international travel. Health officials warn that the U.S. could soon follow unless vaccination rates improve. The World Health Organization says even small drops in immunization coverage can cause major outbreaks.