Andrew Pavia

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026—nearly matching 2025's total. States like Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases, while the CDC warns the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status. Public health departments face challenges containing outbreaks amid federal funding cuts and misinformation.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026—nearly matching the 2025 record. States like Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases, and public health departments face challenges containing outbreaks amid federal funding cuts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026 across 12 states and Washington, D.C. Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases compared to 2025. Public health officials warn the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status as anti-vaccine rhetoric and funding cuts strain containment efforts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with Utah and South Carolina reporting significant outbreaks. The CDC reported 1,983 measles cases in 2026, nearing 2025's record total, while whooping cough deaths reached their highest level since 2010.