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US Measles Cases Exceed Previous Year’s Total

The CDC reported 2,318 measles cases in the U.S. as of July 24, 2026, exceeding the total for all of 2025. Major outbreaks have occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona, with vaccination rates falling below the necessary threshold to prevent such outbreaks. Public health officials warn that actual case numbers may be significantly higher due to underreporting.

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The CDC reported 2,318 measles cases in the U.S. as of July 24, 2026, exceeding the total for all of 2025. Major outbreaks have occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona, with vaccination rates falling below the necessary threshold to prevent such outbreaks. Public health officials warn that actual case numbers may be significantly higher due to underreporting.

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There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

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US Measles Cases Exceed Previous Year’s Total