More than halfway through the year, the country has reported more measles cases than in any year since 1991, surpassing the previous record that was set just last year.
The rise comes more than two decades after measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. Health officials say the number of cases reported over the past 18 months has exceeded the total number recorded during the previous 25 years combined.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to report new cases each week, with ongoing outbreaks expanding in several communities. Some outbreaks that began in 2025 have continued into 2026, while new exposures have contributed to additional clusters across multiple regions of the country.
Dr. Andrew Racine, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, described the increase as a preventable public health challenge, noting that most reported cases involve children and that the majority of infections are among individuals who are unvaccinated.
Health officials continue to monitor outbreaks and encourage vaccination awareness as communities across the country respond to the growing number of measles cases.
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