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US at risk of losing health designation it's had for 25 years


Published on 2025-03-30 10:43:33 - FOX59
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  • If things keep going the way they've been going in 2025, that designation could soon change. "Measles elimination status" is achieved in a country or region when there hasn't been sustained transmission of the virus for a period of 12 months or longer,

The United States is at risk of losing its malaria-free status, which it has held for 25 years, due to the emergence of locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas. This development marks the first time in 20 years that malaria has been transmitted within the U.S., with five cases reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to healthcare providers to be vigilant for symptoms of malaria, especially in areas where local transmission has occurred. This situation underscores the need for continued vigilance, mosquito control efforts, and public health measures to prevent the re-establishment of malaria transmission in the country.

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