The US has reported 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year's total and marking a 35-year high, according to the CDC. Vaccine hesitancy has driven outbreaks, with health officials criticizing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s mixed messaging on the MMR vaccine. The US may lose its measles elimination status in November.
US measles cases hit 35-year high
Source: BBC
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