"Measles is a highly contagious, acute viral illness that can lead to
serious complications and death. Although measles elimination (i.e.,
interruption of year-round endemic transmission) was declared in the
United States in 2000 (1), importations of measles cases from
endemic areas of the world continue to occur, leading to secondary
measles cases and outbreaks in the United States, primarily among
unvaccinated persons (2). To update national measles data in the
United States, CDC evaluated cases reported by states from January 1
through May 23, 2014. A total of 288 confirmed measles cases have been
reported to CDC, surpassing the highest reported yearly total of measles
cases since elimination (220 cases reported in 2011)..."
Measles
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