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Canada Lost Its Measles Elimination Fight. The US Could Be Next.
An influencer in the worst way.
Photographer: Alex Wong/Getty Images North AmericaThis week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates.
In normal times, Canada’s misfortune might serve as yet another wake-up call for public health leaders in the US, which is precariously close to losing its own measles-free status.