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U.S. Measles Cases Exceed Last Year's Total, Reaching 2,295

The U.S. has reported 2,295 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year's total and marking the highest count in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University. The increase is linked to low vaccination rates in certain areas, raising concerns about the country's measles elimination status, which will be reviewed in November.

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The U.S. has reported 2,295 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year's total and marking the highest count in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University. The increase is linked to low vaccination rates in certain areas, raising concerns about the country's measles elimination status, which will be reviewed in November.

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U.S. Measles Cases Exceed Last Year's Total, Reaching 2,295