As measles cases reach record highs, see your school’s vaccine rates
U.S. measles infections hit a 35‑year high, with 2,318 cases reported as schools reopen and vaccination rates slip.
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U.S. measles cases have risen to 2,318 in 2026, surpassing the total reported for 2025 and marking the highest count in 35 years, according to CDC data cited by ABC News and Bloomberg. Coverage highlights a surge in Florida ahead of the new school year and notes that overall vaccination rates are declining, as reported by Axios, AP News, and The New York Times.
The next focus will be school‑year vaccination checks and any public‑health measures announced by the CDC, though coverage does not yet specify upcoming actions.
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Quick answers
How many measles cases have been reported in the U.S. for 2026?
2,318 cases, according to ABC News citing the CDC.
Which state is experiencing a notable increase in measles cases?
Florida, as reported by Axios.
What trend in vaccination is mentioned alongside the case surge?
Vaccination rates are waning, noted by The New York Times.
Coverage (5)
- Florida measles cases surge ahead of new school year Axios · 1h ago
- There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 AP News · 1h ago
- US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1h ago
- US Measles Infections Surpass 2025 Total to Reach 35-Year High Bloomberg.com · 1h ago
- Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane The New York Times · 1h ago
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