Measles cases surpass last year's total with 5 months left in 2026
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Usa Today
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In brief
The United States is experiencing an unprecedented measles outbreak in 2026, with case numbers already exceeding the entire previous year's total by mid-July. Spanning 35 distinct outbreak clusters across 43 states and Washington, D.C., over 2,300 confirmed cases highlight growing vaccination gaps and public health vulnerabilities. With five months remaining in the year, health authorities are intensifying prevention efforts and epidemiological investigations to contain further spread and identify transmission sources.
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Measles cases surpass last year's total with 5 months left in 2026
As of July 23, approximately 2,318 measles cases from 35 separate outbreaks have reached 43 states and Washington, D.C.
