The U.S. CDC will not change its measles response even if the country loses its measles-free status
The United States faces the potential loss of its measles-free status as the country experiences its worst outbreak since 1991. Infections this year have more than doubled compared to 2025.
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will not fundamentally change its response to measles outbreaks even if the US loses its measles elimination status.
- The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991.
- There have been nearly 5,200 confirmed measles cases in 2026.
- The number of infections this year has more than doubled compared to 2025.
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