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US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total: CDC
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Mary Kekatos
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The CDC reports that U.S. measles cases have reached 2,318 in 2026, surpassing the previous year's total and marking the highest count since 1991. The majority of cases involve unvaccinated children and teenagers, prompting public health concerns regarding vaccination rates.
The number of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. so far this year has hit 2,318, surpassing the total reported for all last year, according to data updated Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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