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US measles cases hit record levels in 2026
Original: As measles outbreaks grow in the U.S., maps and charts show a record number of cases in 2026
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the United States, with maps and charts from CBS News showing a record number of cases recorded in 2026. Health officials are tracking multiple clusters as the highly contagious virus continues to circulate, and the milestone underscores concerns about vaccination gaps and the growing scale of the current outbreak season.
Why now: Record measles case counts in the U.S. are raising public health concern and driving widespread news coverage.
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Evidence
- As measles outbreaks grow in the U.S., maps and charts show a record number of cases in 2026 · CBS News
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