US records 35-year measles high
In the United States, 2026 saw the highest number of measles cases in 35 years, with 2,318 confirmed cases reported in the first seven months. This exceeds the total cases for 2025, which was 2,289, along with 3 deaths. The rise is attributed to declining vaccination rates and increasing vaccine skepticism, as well as growing concerns about the disease itself, which causes fever, rashes, and serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis, potentially leading to death in some cases. This outbreak is the largest since 1991, when the U.S. recorded 9,643 cases. Measles was once eradicated through vaccination but has seen a significant resurgence. Experts warn that this spike represents a preventable crisis that can be tackled by strengthening vaccination campaigns and addressing the doubts surrounding vaccines.
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