US measles deaths double to six in 2026 amid worst outbreak in 35 years

CDC reports six measles deaths in the US in 2026, double the 2025 total, as the country faces its most severe outbreak in 35 years. The virus, declared eliminated in 2000, is resurging, but the CDC has not identified which states accounted for the deaths. This marks a significant public-health reversal, underscoring gaps in vaccination coverage and posing risks to unvaccinated populations.

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