"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Summary
Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high by mid-2026, with more cases in the past two years than in the previous 25 years combined. Low vaccination rates are causing longer outbreaks, serious illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths, leading health experts to say that the U.S. no longer meets the criteria for having eliminated measles.Key Facts
- Confirmed measles cases have hit their highest level in 35 years as of July 2026.
- The combined number of cases in 2025 and 2026 is greater than the total from the previous 25 years.
- The main cause of outbreaks is low and declining vaccination rates within the country.
- The U.S. has lost its measles elimination status, which requires outbreaks to end within one year.
- Utah has had an ongoing outbreak since June 2025, lasting more than one year.
- Nearly 400 people have been hospitalized due to measles in the last two years.
- Three people have died from measles, and at least three others suffer brain swelling with lasting effects.
- Pediatric doctors report severe symptoms in unvaccinated children, including breathing difficulties and dehydration.
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