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Was today a measles outbreak?

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Yes — measles is actively spreading in the US: 4,588 cases so far in 2026, double last year's total.

Why
  • US measles cases rose 178 in the past week
  • Americas region: 56,753 confirmed cases, 81 deaths in 2026
  • Ohio is among 47 jurisdictions reporting cases

For United States · checked 5:06 AM · permanent link · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)