Health · Infectious disease · published 2026-10-09 · via Contagion Live

US Measles Cases Climb to 4,080, Far Above 2025 Total

The CDC's latest count shows a 5.0% week-over-week rise in measles infections. With 4,080 cases confirmed nationwide, the 2026 tally is 78% greater than the entire 2025 total.

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