The U.S. eliminated measles a quarter century ago, but to keep its “measles-free” designation, officials will have to make a strong case that measles is not continuously spreading within its borders. Our analysis shows how difficult that could be.
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American children lined up for the world’s first measles shots in the early 1960s, but it took nearly 40 years ... [16715 chars]