US Measles Cases Exceed 5,400 in 2026; New Jersey Issues Exposure Alert

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Published: 2026-11-13
Category: health
Source: Contagion Live / New Jersey Department of Health
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The CDC reports 5,412 measles cases in the US as of November 12, 2026, a 4.4% weekly increase, with six deaths this year. This surge threatens the nation's measles elimination status. Concurrently, New Jersey's Health Department alerted residents to potential exposures from an infectious non-resident, highlighting ongoing public health concerns.

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