Measles cases just passed a level the U.S. hasn’t seen in 35 years
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 in 2026, reaching their highest level in 35 years. Here’s what CDC data shows about cases, outbreaks, hospitalizations and deaths.
Mason Reed 
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 in 2026, reaching their highest level in 35 years. Here’s what CDC data shows about cases, outbreaks, hospitalizations and deaths.
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