Measles cases just passed a level the U.S. hasn’t seen in 35 years
Measles cases across the United States have surpassed 5,000 this year for the first time since the 1990s, with deaths reported in at least 8 states. Pennsylvania alone has confirmed 1,433 cases. The country is at risk of losing its long-held status as a measles-free nation later this month.
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2 developments- Nov 2Only center coverage:Confirmed number of Pa. measles cases updated by DOH
- Nov 6Measles cases top 5,000 for first time since 1990s
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Measles cases by state in 2026: 10 states in the CDC's data, led by Pennsylvania
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