“The United States has recorded 2,012 measles cases as of Dec. 23 this year, the highest total in more than 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

USA Loss of Measles Elimination Status. “I wouldn’t call the code yet, but I think the patient’s not looking real good” said Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.”” (6)