America's Measles Epidemic: A Wake Up Call for Vaccination Rates The United States is grappling with an unprecedented measles outbreak, threatening to undo decades of progress in eradicating the virus.
Over 2,300 confirmed cases have been reported this year, a number not seen since the early 1990s. Measles can be mild but has devastating consequences when left unchecked.
Pneumonia, brain damage, and death are potential outcomes for young children.