CDC reports six measles deaths in 2026 as US battles worst outbreak in 35 years
Summary
The CDC reported six measles-related deaths in the United States in 2026, twice the number recorded in 2025. The country has reported more than 5,400 cases, its largest outbreak since 1991, after measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.Key Facts
- The CDC’s official count lists six measles-related deaths in 2026.
- More than 5,400 measles cases have been reported nationwide this year.
- The current outbreak is the largest in the United States since 1991.
- The CDC did not identify which states account for the six deaths in its official count.
- Pennsylvania officials have confirmed six measles-associated deaths this year; deaths have also been reported in New York and Wisconsin.
- The CDC changed its data source for tracking measles deaths to the National Center for Health Statistics.
- Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine provide about 97% protection against measles.
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