U.S. Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High, CDC Reports

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Published: 2026-10-10
Category: health
Source: CDC / St. Louis American

The United States has reported 4,080 confirmed measles cases as of October 8, 2026, marking a 35-year high and surpassing the total cases for all of 2025. This surge in infections, with 96% being outbreak-associated, puts the U.S. at risk of losing its measles elimination status achieved in 2000.

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