Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Measles on the rise in Americas: experts

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Measles is on the rise in the Americas, particularly in Mexico, the United States and Canada as some communities fail to get vaccinated, the Pan American Health Organization said Thursday. Last year more than 14,700 cases were reported in 13 countries of the Americas, posting an increase of nearly 32 percent compared to 2024, said PHO director Jarbas Barbosa. The trend is speeding up this year, and there have now been more cases of this highly co......

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