Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeasles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, with 2,295 cases reported nationwide in 2026, surpassing previous outbreaks. The uptick in cases is primarily linked to vaccine hesitancy in certain communities, which has allowed the life-threatening virus to circulate more widely. Most confirmed infections were among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated individuals, with many cases occurring in young children who face higher risks of severe illness. Outbreaks have been observed across multiple states, including South Carolina, Utah, Texas and Virginia, spreading in various settings such as religious communities and schools. The recent surge threatens America's longstanding measles elimination status, with a meeting scheduled in November to determine if this status has been lost. In fullThe number of US measles cases just hit a 35-year highMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
US measles cases reach highest level in three decades
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeasles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, with 2,295 cases reported nationwide in 2026, surpassing previous outbreaks. The uptick in cases is primarily linked to vaccine hesitancy in certain communities, which has allowed the life-threatening virus to circulate more widely. Most confirmed infections were among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated individuals, with many cases occurring in young children who face higher risks of severe illness. Outbreaks have been observed across multiple states, including South Carolina, Utah, Texas and Virginia, spreading in various settings such as religious communities and schools. The recent surge threatens America's longstanding measles elimination status, with a meeting scheduled in November to determine if this status has been lost. In fullThe number of US measles cases just hit a 35-year highMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
