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Was today a measles outbreak in the us?

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Yes — the US is in the middle of a record measles year, with outbreaks ongoing as of today.

Why
  • 4,410 confirmed US measles cases in 2026, per CDC (Oct 15)
  • 42 new outbreaks reported in 2026; 96% of cases outbreak-linked
  • Outbreaks ongoing in 47 jurisdictions, including Ohio

For United States · checked 7:19 AM · permanent link · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov), AAP