Measles cases in US reach all-time high after disease was declared 'eliminated': Check symptoms and prevention tips

Measles in US: US is seeing a surge in number of measles cases since the disease was declared "eliminated" in 2000. The US is seeing a worst outbreak of measles cases with 1,277 confirmed cases reported as of July 5. Anti-vaccine messaging and distrust in federal health agencies have contributed to the rise of measles cases in the US.