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News in English (USA) / 22.07.2026 / 14:00

Surge in Measles Cases Raises Concerns Across the U.S.

Measles cases in the United States have reached alarming levels, surpassing totals from previous years and hitting a 35-year record. Health officials warn that this resurgence is particularly troubling in regions with high vaccination rates, such as the West Coast and the DMV area. With reports indicating over 2,200 cases so far this year, experts are raising the alarm about potential record-breaking numbers ahead. Vaccination rates are declining in some areas like Georgia, contributing to the outbreak. Authorities are urging the public to prioritize vaccinations amidst increasing reports of cases, reflecting wider concerns about vaccine hesitancy and public health. Discussions around the necessity of vaccine boosters are also intensifying as the U.S. braces for its worst measles year in decades.
Axios, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post, Your Local Epidemiologist, DC News Now, KOIN.com, ScienceAlert, San Diego Union-Tribune, The Daily Beast, WRDW