Canada loses measles-free status, raising alarms among experts

By Gabrielle Emanuel

Published November 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM EST

After more than 12 months of sustained outbreaks, Canada has lost its measles elimination status. Experts fear the U.S. could soon face the same fate as vaccine misinformation fuels the virus' spread.

Gabrielle Emanuel

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