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United States measles cases reach highest level since 1991
The United States is experiencing a significant surge in measles, with the CDC reporting 2,566 confirmed cases in 2026. This represents the highest annual total since 1991. The disease has been documented in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City. Approximately 93% of the cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status.
While there have been 38 reported outbreaks this year, there have been no confirmed deaths in 2026, a decrease from the three deaths recorded in 2025. However, 169 hospitalizations have already been reported.
Localized outbreaks are being investigated across several regions. In Wisconsin, health officials are tracking an outbreak of 15 cases in southwestern counties. In Kentucky, a confirmed case in Christian County has prompted concerns of a wider outbreak following contact with an out-of-state visitor. Additionally, Tioga County is investigating a single confirmed case in an unvaccinated resident.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Christian County Health Department · Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services · Kentucky Department for Public Health · Tioga County Public Health · United States · Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The 2026 case count is the highest annual total in the U.S. since 1991. www.elmundo.es · mix929.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · xeu.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Health officials are investigating an outbreak of 15 measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin. kfiz.com
- [DISPUTED] The CDC reported 2,566 confirmed measles cases in the United States so far in 2026. www.elmundo.es · mix929.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · xeu.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tioga County Public Health is investigating a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated resident. www.myhometowntoday.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] There have been zero confirmed deaths from measles in the U.S. in 2026, compared to three in 2025. www.elmundo.es · mix929.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · xeu.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] There have been 38 reported outbreaks of measles in the U.S. during 2026. www.elmundo.es · mix929.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · xeu.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] A measles case has been confirmed in Christian County, Kentucky, involving an unvaccinated individual. www.wkms.org · newstalk1280.com · whopam.com · womiowensboro.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 93% of the 2026 cases occurred in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. www.elmundo.es · mix929.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · xeu.mx