It’s only July, but measles cases in 2026 have already topped last year—and last year was already bad
Confirmed measles cases have climbed to 2,318 so far this year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking a second consecutive record-breaking year. The CDC reported 2,289 confirmed cases for all of 2025. The current 2,318 total is a 35-year high
<p>Confirmed measles cases have climbed to 2,318 so far this year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking a second consecutive record-breaking year.
The CDC reported 2,289 confirmed cases for all of 2025.
The current 2,318 total is a 35-year high</p>