Increase in Measles Cases - United States, January 1–April 26, 2019

Summary

What is already known about this topic?
Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000.

What is added by this report?
During January 1–April 26, 2019, a total of 704 cases were reported, the highest number of cases reported since 1994. Outbreaks in close-knit communities accounted for 88% of all cases. Of 44 cases directly imported from other countries, 34 were in U.S. residents travelling internationally; most were not vaccinated…

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