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US reports highest measles cases since 1992
short by / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
The US has reported over 2,000 confirmed measles cases in 2025, the highest since 1992, according to health officials. Nearly 11% patients were hospitalized and three deaths confirmed. Cases spread across 44 states, mostly among children and teens. Experts warn falling vaccination rates could threaten the country's measles-free status.
read more at Medical Dialogues