CDC Warns Measles Cases Surge to Four Times Normal With 733 Confirmed Cases Across US States
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CDC Warns Measles Cases Surge to Four Times Normal With 733 Confirmed Cases Across US States
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According to the CDC, measles cases have surged to four times the annual norm in recent weeks, with at least 733 confirmed cases reported as of early February. This represents a dramatic spike compared to the typical 180 cases annually since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. The outbreak is concentrated in pockets of under-vaccinated and unvaccinated communities across multiple states, with South Carolina reporting more than 930 cases. California has also seen a new measles outbreak in Shasta County with eight confirmed cases in the past ten days, while Utah's ongoing outbreak has grown to 272 cases. Health officials warn the United States will likely lose its measles elimination status in April if transmission continues at current rates.
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz has called on Americans to get vaccinated against measles, emphasizing that the MMR vaccine is 97 percent effective at preventing the disease when given in two doses. He assured the public that there will be no barriers to accessing the measles vaccine through Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, or ACA marketplace plans.
Beyond measles, pertussis cases are also rising. Colorado State University reported 14 confirmed cases of whooping cough during the fall 2025 semester, prompting health officials to encourage students to verify their TDAP vaccination status.
Internationally, the CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert for the Seychelles due to a chikungunya outbreak. The virus spreads through mosquito bites, causing fever and joint pain typically starting three to seven days after infection. Most people recover within a week, though some may experience severe joint pain lasting months or years. The CDC recommends travelers get the chikungunya vaccine and use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and stay in air-conditioned spaces or screened areas.
Additionally, chikungunya remains highly active across the region with over 7,300 cases reported in early 2026, according to health surveillance data.
A concerning trend has also emerged regarding vaccine confidence. According to an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, perceived safety of the MMR vaccine has dropped to 83 percent from 86 percent just over a year ago. Experts note this decline coincides with the highest measles transmission rates in several decades, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination during this outbreak period.
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