This is the most we’ve had since we eradicated it

What?

“(CNN) -- The number of measles cases in the United States this year has risen to 288, the highest number for one year since the disease was eliminated from the country in 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.”

Uh … The USA eliminated measles in 2000. This year we have the most cases since we eliminated it. Begs question: How many cases in 2001, 2002, etc.?

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/29/health/cdc-measles/index.html?hpt=hp_t2