US measles outbreak is worst in 35 years as cases surge past 2,300, official data shows
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WASHINGTON, July 25 — The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures released yesterday, amid a serious uptick in...
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Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That surpasses the total for 2025, a year that had already shattered records, with 2,289 cases and three deaths including two young children.
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- Jul 25, 2026
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