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Measles Cases in US Surpass 2025 Total After Just Over a Year of Reporting
US measles cases have surpassed the total from 2025, reaching 2,318 since the beginning of 2026, with five months of the year remaining.
The US has reported 2,318 measles cases since January 2026, exceeding the total number from all of 2025, with five months remaining in the year. This surpasses the previous record-breaking tally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking the outbreak, which is still active.
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