US Measles Cases Approach 2,500 in 2026, CDC Confirms New Infections

The CDC has reported an additional 94 measles infections, bringing the total U.S. cases for 2026 to 2,465. This surge, primarily in Pennsylvania, marks the highest annual total since 1991 and moves the nation closer to losing its measles elimination status, a distinction held since 2000. This ongoing outbreak highlights public health challenges in maintaining herd immunity.