U.S. Measles Cases Hit 2,170, Nearing 2025 Record as Vaccination Rates Fall

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 6

2,170 U.S. measles cases had been reported by July 2, just 118 short of 2025’s 2,288 total and putting the country on pace to set a new post-elimination record before summer ends.
39 states, Washington, D.C., and New York City have reported spread as outbreaks become harder to extinguish, driven by lower vaccination, repeated new introductions and health departments stretched by staffing cuts.
Utah now has the largest active outbreak, with more than 680 reported cases and genetic analysis suggesting the true toll may be four times higher; officials fear school reopening could reignite transmission.
92.5% of kindergartners were vaccinated in 2024-25, below the 95% herd-immunity threshold, while only fewer than 3 in 10 counties met that mark and vaccine exemptions hit a record 3.6% nationally.
More than a dozen medical and public health groups have launched a Measles Collaborative to help doctors diagnose and manage a disease many never trained to treat routinely, while officials also battle misinformation and distrust.

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U.S. Measles Cases Surge Past 1,300 in 2026: Declining Vaccination, Misinformation, and Public Health Cuts Fuel Crisis

Overview

As of July 2026, the United States is facing a serious resurgence of measles, with health authorities closely tracking the situation. The CDC is actively monitoring outbreaks, especially in regions like North Dakota and Minnesota. North Dakota has reported 38 cases, while Minnesota has seen a sharp rise to 17 cases, compared to just 26 in all of last year. This rapid increase highlights how quickly measles is spreading in certain areas. These regional clusters are now a major focus for public health efforts, as officials work to contain the outbreaks and prevent further spread.

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