Mexico is at risk of losing its measles elimination status due to over 9,100 confirmed cases and at least 28 deaths since last year, primarily among children aged 1 to 9. An outbreak that began in Chihuahua on February 1 raises concerns of continuous transmission, which could jeopardize the status earned in 1996. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) monitors this situation and has issued an alert, urging countries to strengthen vaccination efforts. In the U.S., measles cases also surged, with 2,276 reported, marking the highest in 33 years, indicating a broader regional challenge.
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