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US measles cases top 4,400, far exceeding last year’s totals

The Hill·October 16, 2026·1 min read
US measles cases top 4,400, far exceeding last year’s totals

U.S. measles cases this year have exceeded 4,400, more than doubling last year's total of 2,289. The CDC's Friday update recorded 4,410 total cases in 2026, just a week after the U.S. surpassed the previous year's count. The surge highlights ongoing challenges in vaccination coverage.

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