Measles Outbreaks Across U.S.

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm that the country is on the verge of losing its status as having eliminated the measles virus.

The decline in immunization is being attributed to a growing anti-vaccine movement and the expansion of religious exemptions in several states.

Infants who are too young to receive the MMR shot are particularly vulnerable, with some experts describing them as 'sitting ducks' in unprotected communities.

Public health officials are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccinations to prevent a wider national health crisis.