As measles cases reach record highs, see your school’s vaccine rates
Measles infections in the United States have climbed to a 35-year high, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking totals.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that measles cases reached 2,318 in 2026, surpassing the total count recorded for all of 2025. This surge represents a 35-year peak for the virus in the United States.
Coverage from outlets including CNN, AP News, The New York Times, and KFF Health News emphasizes the connection between rising infections and waning vaccination rates. Reports from Florida, such as those from News4JAX, FOX 13 Tampa Bay, and Axios, highlight that the state is currently ranked among the top five nationwide as the new school year approaches.
Public health officials and medical professionals continue to monitor these developments. While reports indicate that the Florida surgeon general has addressed the state's rising case numbers, the long-term impact on school vaccine requirements and public health policy remains a point of focus in upcoming coverage.
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Quick answers
How many measles cases have been reported in 2026?
According to the CDC, there have been 2,318 reported measles cases in 2026.
How does this year compare to previous years?
The current total has already surpassed the number of cases recorded in all of 2025, marking a 35-year high for the virus in the U.S.
Is Florida experiencing a surge in cases?
Yes, coverage indicates Florida cases are surging and the state is currently ranked among the top five nationwide.
Coverage (11)
- Florida measles cases spike in 2026, ranking among top 5 states nationwide News4JAX · 13h ago
- US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row CNN · 13h ago
- Measles cases break record FOX 13 Tampa Bay · 13h ago
- Florida surgeon general addresses rising measles cases as national totals surge, reaching record high FOX 13 Tampa Bay · 13h ago
- US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 17h ago
- ‘The Child Is Terrified’: Doctors on the Front Lines of a Measles Comeback Speak Out KFF Health News · 17h ago
- There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 AP News · 17h ago
- US measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026, surpassing last year's total: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 17h ago
- US Measles Infections Surpass 2025 Total to Reach 35-Year High Bloomberg.com · 17h ago
- Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane The New York Times · 17h ago
- Florida measles cases surge ahead of new school year Axios · 17h ago
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