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US measles cases at highest levels since 1989, as vaccinations decline
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The United States has recorded its highest number of measles cases since 1989, with over 2,300 infections reported by July 2026. Health officials attribute the surge to a steady decline in childhood vaccination rates following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The United States has confirmed 2318 measles infections this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 years, amid declining vaccination rates.
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