Why The Measles Outbreak Signals A Bigger Problem In The U.S.

The U.S. is on track to lose its official measles-free elimination status, as cases have soared across the country. Health experts warn that this could be indicative of more problems to come. Vaccination rates for a variety of diseases – that have been largely pushed out of the U.S. – have been falling in recent years. Steeper declines could lead to millions of new cases in the coming years, according to scientific prediction models. Watch the video to learn about what this means for public health.

Reporter: Annika Kim Constantino
Edited and Shot by: Ryan Baker
Animation by: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
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Why The Measles Outbreak Signals A Bigger Problem In The U.S.