US measles cases surpass 2,000 for the 2nd year in a row, CDC data shows
Summary
In 2026, the United States has reported over 2,000 measles cases for the second year in a row, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases are among children and teenagers who are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status.Key Facts
- So far in 2026, 2,030 measles cases have been confirmed in 39 states and Washington, D.C.
- In 2025, there were 2,288 confirmed measles cases in the U.S.
- Measles cases have not exceeded 2,000 in the U.S. since 1992 before these recent years.
- Most measles cases are among children and teenagers aged 19 and younger.
- About 92% of cases are in people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
- Around 4% of cases are in people with one dose of the measles vaccine, and another 4% had received two doses as recommended.
- Only 10 measles cases so far in 2026 have been linked to international travelers.
- The data is from the CDC, which tracks and reports disease cases to help protect public health.
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