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.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb”
US surpasses 2025 record number of measles infections as cases increase
Key points
- CDC figures show the US recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026 so far.
- 2026 surpasses 2025's total of 2,289 cases with five months remaining.
- This year becomes the worst since 1991 for measles in the US.
- Outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have driven the rise.
- Public health experts warn vaccination declines threaten elimination status.
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”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 - AP News”
- 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”
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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.