CDC AND THE MEASLES


March 1, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

CDC AND THE MEASLES

In 2000, measles was eliminated from the United States because of a highly effective measles vaccine, a strong vaccination program that achieves high vaccination coverage in children, and a strong public health system detecting and responding to measles cases and outbreaks.

Frequently asked questions about measles:

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