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US Measles Outbreak Surges to 1136 Cases in 2026 With 90 Percent Unvaccinated

US Measles Outbreak Surges to 1136 Cases in 2026 With 90 Percent Unvaccinated

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 The United States is currently experiencing a significant measles outbreak with over 1,136 confirmed cases reported across 28 jurisdictions as of late February 2026. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this represents six times the normal annual case count occurring in just the first two months of the year. The outbreak spans states including South Carolina, Florida, Utah, California, and many others, with South Carolina being the hardest hit at nearly 985 cases.

The CDC reports that roughly 90 percent of confirmed cases are associated with outbreak clusters, with ten new outbreaks identified in 2026. Health practitioners are struggling to quickly identify measles cases, which is leading to unnecessary exposures. Most practitioners have limited experience recognizing measles, and since many childhood diseases produce measles-like rashes, delays in identification and quarantine are occurring.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in young children and immunocompromised individuals. The most common complications include pneumonia and encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. The CDC notes that approximately one in five unvaccinated people who contract measles requires hospitalization, while one in twenty children with measles develops pneumonia. The agency also reports that nearly one to three out of every thousand children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications.

The disease emerged from a major surge in 2025 when 2,281 cases were recorded nationwide across 50 outbreak clusters. The current trajectory suggests the United States could exceed last year's total by springtime. Of the current cases, 92 percent involve individuals who are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, while only 4 percent involve fully vaccinated individuals.

Measles symptoms appear seven to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include high fever potentially exceeding 104 degrees, cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes. The Virginia Department of Health reports that gastrointestinal illness activity is also trending upward statewide and is above threshold in all regions.

Health officials continue to emphasize that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles infection and limit spread. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet March 18 and 19 to discuss immunization guidance.

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