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CDC Says Its Measles Response Won't Change Even if the U.S. Loses Measles-Free Status
Health experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization will decide in the coming days.
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Key points
- PAHO experts will soon decide whether the U.S. keeps measles-free status
- The CDC director says the agency's response won't change either way
- Families should talk to their doctor before holiday travel
The United States could soon lose its official measles-free status, and the CDC says its approach will not change either way.
The agency's director said the CDC will not alter its measles response even if the country loses the designation, The Jerusalem Post reported. Global health experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization will decide in the coming days whether the U.S. still qualifies [1].
Heart of the Matter's take: measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous for babies and people with weak immune systems. Families should talk with their own doctor about protecting their children, especially before holiday travel.
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