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HEALTHJul 24 · 20:39 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENTTim Henderson

Measles cases have reached a 35-year high

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026. The outbreak is linked to declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks in 44 states and D.C., with South Carolina and Utah reporting the most cases.

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measlestopicInternational Vaccine Access CenterorganizationDr. William MosspersonPan American Health OrganizationorganizationSouth CarolinaplaceUtahplacevaccination ratestopicOklahomaplace
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