Measles cases surge past 2,900 in U.S.; still rising
The U.S. has recorded 2,903 measles cases in 2026, surpassing the 2,289 cases reported in all of 2025; 94% of cases are linked to outbreaks and unvaccinated individuals. With three months left in the year, cases continue to climb.
The U.S. has confirmed 2,903 measles cases this year, surging past the 2,289 logged for all of 2025 — and there are still three more months of 2026 left to go.