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MAP: States report new measles cases as virus surpasses alarming benchmark
Measles has spread to 43 U.S. states as of 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus, described as one of the world's most contagious, is part of a public health crisis alongside Cyclospora.
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- There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
- Measles is still spreading in the U.S., with more than 2,000 cases this year
- There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025