US surpasses 2025 record number of measles infections as cases increase
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing 2025’s total and marking the highest count since 1991.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 - AP News”
US measles cases this year exceed the total for 2025 - AP News
Key points
- CDC logged 2,318 measles cases in 2026 as of Friday update.
- 2025 had 2,289 measles cases, previously the worst in over three decades.
- Outbreaks in Utah, South Carolina and Arizona drive 2026 surge.
- Experts warn undercounts due to incomplete surveillance and voluntary reporting.
- Vaccination rates have fallen below required 95% for herd immunity.
Other reports
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb”
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The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing 2025’s total and marking the highest count since 1991.