US Health Secretary RFK Jr. faces a major test as the country risks losing measles elimination status following more than 7,000 infections since January 2025.
Eight public health officials will examine whether the U.S. has experienced continuous transmission of measles for at least a year.
The decision could be a major setback for Kennedy, who oversaw the outbreak while pushing to reduce vaccination requirements for girls and opposing school vaccination mandates.
Measles containment requires vaccination coverage of at least 95%, placing Kennedy's vaccination policy under increasing scrutiny.
Source: POLITICO