US measles cases surge to a 35-year high in 2026 amid outbreaks
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Measles cases in the US reached 2,295 by July 2026, the highest annual total in 35 years and surpassing 2025's record, driven by large outbreaks in South Carolina and Utah; health experts warn declining vaccination rates threaten elimination achieved in 2000 and urge restored high MMR coverage, rapid outbreak detection, and strong public health responses to prevent further spread.
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