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Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

  • Written by Rebecca Schein, Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease Pediatrics, Michigan State University
Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwideMeasles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their...

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