The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 2,000 measles cases last month which is the largest rise in the disease’s cases in nearly 30 years. Unfortunately, during November Canada has lost its designation as a nation where measles has been eliminated and the diseases was reportedly eliminated in the U.S. during 2000.

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