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<\/a><\/p>\nPublished On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026<\/p>\n
The United States has recorded 2,318 cases of measles<\/a> since the beginning of 2026, surpassing the record-breaking tally from 2025 with five months of the year remaining.<\/p>\n The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) logged the figure in an update shared on Friday. The agency recorded 2,289 cases of measles the previous year, itself the highest figure in more than 30 years.<\/p>\n Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list<\/p>\n \u201cWhat we\u2019re able to count and report is almost always an underestimate of what actually occurred, because it relies on people being willing to be able to get tested, to share information with healthcare providers and with public health,\u201d Dr Varun Shetty, chief epidemiologist for the state of Texas, told The Associated Press.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes that just doesn\u2019t happen.\u201d<\/p>\n The sharp spike in cases points to a resurgence<\/a> of a disease that had previously been virtually eliminated through successful vaccination campaigns. The US eliminated local measles spread in 2000.<\/p>\n But such vaccination efforts have come under increased attack from sceptics, including prominent members<\/a> of the administration of US President Donald Trump, who have sought to roll back vaccinations despite a strong scientific consensus regarding their effectiveness.<\/p>\n This year has become the country\u2019s worst year for measles outbreaks since 1991, with major outbreaks taking place in states such as South Carolina, Utah and Arizona. A 95 percent community vaccination rate is needed to prevent such outbreaks.<\/p>\n