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Huge crowds and low vaccination rates raise measles alarms as Pope Leo XIV visits South America
By David Quintana
The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
George Mitchell
George Mitchell
Reporter · McDonough, GA
George Mitchell possesses a decade of experience in community journalism, having worked for the Atlanta Voice. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in McDonough.
More from George →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM · 1 min read
International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status. Measles, a highly contagious disease, had been controlled in the U.S. for 30 years. Large outbreaks in recent years have led to…
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