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U.S. measles cases hit 35‑year high in 2026
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 2,318 measles cases as of July 23, 2026, spread across 45 states and the District of Columbia. The total surpasses the 2,289 cases recorded for all of 2025, making 2026 the worst year since 1991. More than 90 % of infections occurred in unvaccinated individuals, primarily children and teenagers. Seven states account for most cases, with South Carolina (≈670) and Utah (≈522) together representing about half of the national tally, followed by Texas, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
No deaths have been reported this year, and hospitalizations have fallen compared with 2025. National measles‑M M R vaccination coverage remains around 93 %, but several states have rates below the 95 % threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. Public‑health experts, including Dr. William Moss of Johns Hopkins University, note that high vaccination coverage in places such as Maryland (96 % coverage, 12 imported cases) has prevented sustained community transmission.
Community organizations such as SOLN and PreCoHis have issued alerts to Dominican residents in the United States, urging vaccination amid the surge.
Entities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · Dr. William Moss · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · South Carolina · United States · Utah
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Measles cases have been reported in 45 U.S. jurisdictions, with seven states accounting for most of the national total. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +14 more
- [DISPUTED] The CDC reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases in the United States in 2026 up to July 23. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +13 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] More than 90 % of measles cases in 2026 involve unvaccinated persons or those with unknown vaccination status. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] South Carolina (≈670 cases) and Utah (≈522 cases) together represent about half of all U.S. measles cases in 2026. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] National MMR vaccination coverage among kindergarten children fell to 92.5 % in 2024‑2025, down from 95.2 % in 2019‑2020, leaving roughly 286,000 children unprotected. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +13 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed by former President Donald Trump, has been criticized for his anti‑vaccination statements during the measles surge. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +13 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The 2,318 cases exceed the 2,289 cases reported for the entire year 2025, making 2026 the highest annual measles count since 1991. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +13 more
- [DISPUTED] No measles deaths have been confirmed in the United States in 2026. www.finanznachrichten.de · www.cubaheadlines.com · www.medicaldaily.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.vol.at · +14 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The CDC confirmed 2,318 measles cases in the United States in 2026 across 45 states. elpregonerord.com · hoy.com.do · www.it-boltwise.de · curadas.com · www.iolaregister.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Children and teenagers aged 5‑19 accounted for 1,141 measles cases, or 49 % of total infections. elpregonerord.com · hoy.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2,318 cases represent the highest annual measles tally in the US in 35 years and a second consecutive record‑breaking year. elpregonerord.com · hoy.com.do · www.iolaregister.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SOLN and PreCoHis warned over two million Dominican residents in the United States about the measles resurgence and urged preventive measures. elpregonerord.com · hoy.com.do