Utah Marks One Year of Measles Outbreak With Over 680 Cases, Threatening US Elimination Status
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Associated Press
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Utah has been battling measles outbreaks for a full year since June 20, 2025, with over 680 cases reported. Unlike other states where outbreaks were contained regionally, Utah's spread has been difficult to control, threatening the United States' measles-free designation from the World Health Organization. The ongoing outbreak highlights challenges in vaccination coverage and public health containment efforts.
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bskyUtah Marks One Year of Measles Outbreak With Over 680 Cases, Threatening US Elimination Statusmedpagetoday.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledUtah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks -- a grim milestone that could affect whether the U.S. can keep its measles-free designation.
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
Unlike measles outbreaks in Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona, the spread in Utah has been tough to contain to one region.
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