Scientists warn US faces long road to maintain measles elimination status

Scientists warn that the United States risks losing its measles elimination status unless vaccination coverage is substantially increased. ScienceAlert reports that researchers have outlined the steps needed, describing a long road ahead for US public health authorities given rising measles case numbers.

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