The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years. Oubreaks are a hidden tax, leading to higher costs and economic losses.

Reported cases of measles in the United States have hit their highest level in 35 years, according to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The latest US data shows measles cases up to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all the cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn people have forgotten measles can…