US measles cases hit 35-year high at 2,318 in 2026

The United States has recorded 2,318 confirmed measles cases as of July 2026, surpassing the entire 2025 annual total with five months remaining in the year. The count represents the highest number reported in 35 years, marking a significant public health escalation.

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Measles cases surpass last year's total with 5 months left in 2026

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Check out this article from USA TODAY: Measles cases surpass last year's total with 5 months left in 2026 www.usatoday.com/story/news/h... The new data represents the highest number of cases recorded in the U.S. since the disease was eliminated from the country nearly three decades ago.

US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total, CDC data shows (ABC News)

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US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year’s total, CDC data shows - This should be laid at the feet of Trump, RFK, MAGA, and the complicit GOP! l.smartnews.com/p-8atNrlyU/f... The number of confirmed measles cases the U.S. so far this year has hit 2,318, surpassing the total reported for all last year, according to dataupdated Frid...