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Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026

Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.

21.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Kathryn H. Jacobsen

Canada Loses Its Official ‘Measles-Free’ Status – and the US Will Follow Soon, as Vaccination Rates Fall

In the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands of people over the past year, an international health agency revoked the...

13.11.2025 20

CounterPunch

Kathryn H. Jacobsen

Canada loses its official “measles-free” status. The US will soon follow

Canada eliminated measles in 1998 but had a major outbreak in 2025

12.11.2025 20

Salon

Kathryn H. Jacobsen

What Does It Mean for a Country to Be Measles-Free?

The outbreaks in North America increase the risk of measles spreading to other countries.

10.11.2025 20

Truthout

Kathryn H. Jacobsen

Canada loses its official ‘measles-free ’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

Decreased vaccination rates have led to measles outbreaks in Canada and other countries.

10.11.2025 30

The Conversation

Kathryn H. Jacobsen