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US measles cases reach 35-year high, threatening elimination status
Axios·US·1 day ago
Pennsylvania health authorities have recorded 27 new measles cases over the past seven days, bringing the annual total to 132. The rapid acceleration of the outbreak suggests ongoing community transmission, though the specific geographic clusters and vaccination status of the affected individuals remain unconfirmed.
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The United States has confirmed 2,295 measles cases in 2026, surpassing the total for 2025 and marking a 35-year high. Pennsylvania has reported 132 cases, with 27 new cases in the past week, indicating ongoing community transmission. The primary driver is assessed to be low vaccination coverage, threatening the nation's measles elimination status.