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Measles resurges as US tops 1,100 cases in two months

CDC data show the US has logged more than 1,100 measles cases in two months, with 1,136 cases reported in the first eight weeks of the year — about six times the yearly average. About 96% of cases are in unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people, many children. Outbreaks are active across several states, notably South Carolina (≈979 cases since October), plus spread in North Carolina, Utah-Arizona, and Florida near Ave Maria University. Health officials warn the disease remains vaccine-preventable and emphasize expanding vaccination coverage, as the US risks losing its measles elimination status.

via CNN|

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Measles resurges, challenging hospitals unaccustomed to diagnosing it

Measles outbreaks are flaring in multiple states, and many frontline clinicians have never treated the disease, making rapid recognition and isolation difficult for hospitals as cases rise and public health guidance and vaccination efforts scramble to keep up.

via Yahoo|

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Measles Resurgence Tests Hospitals' Readiness

Measles is resurging in the U.S., challenging hospitals and clinicians who have rarely treated the disease. In Asheville, Mission Hospital’s delayed isolation of two infected twins led to a CMS Immediate Jeopardy designation and exposure of at least 26 others. Nationwide, over 3,000 cases have been reported since 2025, with North Carolina chalking up 20+ cases and South Carolina’s outbreak exceeding 900. Many clinicians must rely on unfamiliar 'morbilliform' presentations and the three Cs (cough, coryza, conjunctivitis) to diagnose quickly, while vaccine hesitancy and mixed public-health messaging complicate response efforts. Hospitals are expanding isolation precautions and vaccination campaigns as officials track outbreaks through dashboards and state health agencies.

via KFF Health News|

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Georgia Reports Second Measles Case This Year in Unvaccinated Resident

Georgia health officials confirm the state's second measles case of the year in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident who recently traveled out of state; exposed individuals are being notified and should contact a healthcare provider before visiting. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours; vaccination with the MMR vaccine is the best protection. CDC data show 982 U.S. cases in 2026 as of Feb. 19, underscoring ongoing outbreaks in unvaccinated communities.

via WSB-TV|

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Measles resurges worldwide as herd-immunity gaps widen

Measles is re-emerging globally as vaccination coverage dips and exposure rises: the US logged thousands of cases last year and several countries lost their measles-free status, with the 95% herd-immunity target in sight but not yet achieved. Vaccines remain highly protective, though not 100%, so breakthrough infections can occur (typically milder) during outbreaks or travel-related exposures, highlighting the need for high vaccination coverage to prevent sustained transmission.

via Nature|

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Measles outbreaks spur renewed vaccine push as U.S. fights elimination status

Amid measles outbreaks across several states and a risk of losing the U.S. measles elimination status, health officials including Mehmet Oz urged Americans to get vaccinated, defending revised vaccine guidance and reiterating that access to the measles vaccine will remain available through Medicare and Medicaid. The article also notes rising distrust in vaccines, political debate over vaccine policy, and state-level authority over school vaccination requirements, alongside data showing declining vaccination rates and increasing vaccine-prevention diseases.

via PBS|

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Florida campus measles outbreak signals nationwide rise in cases

Measles cases are rising across the United States, with Ave Maria University in Florida reporting at least 12 infections and linked hospitalizations, plus additional cases in Wisconsin and Clemson and ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona; health officials emphasize how contagious measles can spark outbreaks, often tied to travel or exposure events (including a past Disneyland-linked outbreak), underscoring the importance of vaccination.

via NBC News|

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Measles Resurges Across the U.S. as Vaccination Debates Intensify

Measles outbreaks are expanding across multiple states, with South Carolina reporting rapid transmission and the CDC counting 2,255 U.S. measles cases in 2025—the worst year in over two decades—accompanied by hospitalizations and several deaths; by 2026, 416 cases have been confirmed in 14 jurisdictions, threatening the U.S. elimination status. The piece explains how lower vaccination coverage feeds spread, presents left and right viewpoints, cites experts warning of a continuing threat, and includes a personal take urging vaccines to protect vulnerable populations while addressing vaccine skepticism.

via Tangle News|

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Florida reports three measles cases as vaccine mandates become a political flashpoint

Florida confirms three measles cases—one in Hillsborough (ages 20–24, infected in-state), one in St. Johns, and a Manatee case acquired abroad—none are children; officials stress the disease’s high contagion and urge individuals with symptoms to seek care, while the state faces debate over rolling back school-entry vaccination requirements amid broader outbreak concerns.

via tampabay.com|

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U.S. measles-free status at risk as outbreaks rise and a new CDC deputy questions the milestone.

After ongoing measles outbreaks push the United States toward losing its elimination status for 2025–26, CDC deputy Ralph Abraham downplays the milestone as a consequence of porous borders and personal vaccine choices, while scientists analyze whole-genome data to see if U.S. cases are linked or separate introductions. A loss could bring costly outbreaks even if it doesn't mean immediate widespread illness; vaccination remains the strongest defense amid political tensions surrounding RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines.

via CBS News|

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CDC: Measles elimination status loss wouldn’t drastically alter US response

A CDC leader said that the United States could lose its measles elimination status without it meaning a grave change to elimination strategies, even as ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina and West Texas continue to spread, largely among the unvaccinated. The data show that 93% of last year’s cases and 95% of cases so far in 2026 involved individuals with no or unknown MMR vaccination status, highlighting vaccination as the best defense. The Pan American Health Organization could revoke elimination status in April, but the focus remains on preventing transmission through vaccination and public health measures.

via CNN|

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Measles Elimination Status Under Scrutiny as U.S. Faces Outbreaks

2025 saw the worst U.S. measles year in more than two decades, with 2,242 confirmed cases across 45 states and outbreaks in Utah, Texas, and South Carolina, raising questions about whether the country can maintain its measles-elimination status, as the official designation hinges on CDC review and sustained interruption of endemic transmission.

via The New York Times|

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Wastewater signals measles early, helping public health act faster

Public health officials are using wastewater surveillance to detect measles outbreaks earlier than traditional reporting, enabling quicker responses and targeted vaccination to curb spread.

via AP News|

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New ZIP-code measles risk map uses local vaccination data to gauge outbreak danger

A first-of-its-kind measles risk map lets people enter their ZIP code to view estimated local MMR vaccination coverage and corresponding outbreak risk. Using a national sample and statistical modeling, researchers categorize areas from lowest to very high risk and identify hot spots of low vaccination. The tool highlights that outbreaks are highly localized and vaccination rates, including among kindergarteners, have declined since before the pandemic, emphasizing the role of herd immunity in preventing spread and aiding public health decisions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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health1 month ago•9 min saved

Measles Surge Prompts Exposure Guidance and Vaccination Emphasis

Measles is surging in early 2026 with large outbreaks raising exposure risk nationwide. Officials emphasize vaccination (MMR ~97% effective after two doses) and urge anyone exposed to contact a clinician; post-exposure vaccination within 72 hours can help. Unvaccinated exposures require a 21-day quarantine, while vaccinated individuals face much lower risk; there is no specific treatment, so vigilance and rapid public health response are crucial.

via CNN|

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