U.S. Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High Amid Vaccination Decline

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Published: 2026-07-25
Category: health
Source: RTHK / Free Malaysia Today (FMT)
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The United States is currently facing its most significant measles outbreak in 35 years, with over 2,300 confirmed cases reported this year. This resurgence, surpassing last year's total, is largely linked to a rise in vaccine hesitancy across the nation. The highly contagious disease, once eradicated in the U.S., primarily affects unvaccinated individuals.

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