As US is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy downplays its significance

By: Amy Maxmen

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 1,206

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago


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After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly appointed principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ralph Abraham, said he was unbothered by the prospect at a briefing for journalists this week.

“It’s just the cost of doing business with our borders being somewhat porous for global and …

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