US Measles Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases in Early 2026
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CDC data show 982 measles cases in 2026 across 26 states, with South Carolina accounting for the bulk of infections (nearly 800 since January, total 973) and notable clusters in Utah, Arizona, and Florida; most cases occur in unvaccinated people. Two-dose measles vaccination is about 97% effective, but some cases still occur, and hospitalizations have been reported along with rare complications like SSPE, underscoring the continuing importance of vaccination.
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