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After a year marked by measles outbreaks across the U.S., is the virus now endemic?

January 20, 2026

A year after a severe measles outbreak in West Texas, the virus is still spreading in various parts of the U. S., raising concerns that it may no longer be considered eliminated. Since 2000, measles has been marked as eliminated in the U. S., but continuous transmission could lead global health authorities to classify it as endemic, indicating a constant presence of the virus.

After a year marked by measles outbreaks across the U.S., is the virus now endemic?

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Key Highlights

Measles has been eliminated in the U. S. since 2000.
The current outbreak in West Texas has lasted over a year.
Continuous measles transmission raises the risk of losing elimination status.
Global health authorities may classify measles as endemic after a year of sustained cases.
The virus could become a constant presence in the U. S. if outbreaks continue.

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After a year marked by measles outbreaks across the U.S., is the virus now endemic?

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After a year marked by measles outbreaks across the U.S., is the virus now endemic?

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