The Latest Breaking News from Measles

U.S. Measles Cases Hit 2,260 in 44 States with Summer Travel Now the Primary Driver of New Spread

The CDC confirmed 2,260 measles cases in 44 U.S. jurisdictions as of July 16. Summer travel is now a primary spread risk. Here's who's most at risk and what to do.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

CDC cuts leave US less prepared for disease outbreaks, former officials warn

As measles, hantavirus and cyclospora spread, experts say lost staff and expertise are slowing the response

The Guardian - US · Jul 22

Utah Detects Measles in Wastewater Before Cases Are Reported, Changing How Outbreaks Are Fought

Utah's public health lab detects measles in wastewater weeks before clinical cases appear, enabling earlier MMR vaccination outreach. Here's how the surveillance system works.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

Vaccine Exemption Surge Is Driving the Worst Measles Crisis in Decades, CDC Data Confirms

CDC confirms 2,231 measles cases in 2026 — 93% in unvaccinated individuals. Rising exemption rates are fueling the worst measles crisis since the early 1990s.

Medical Daily · Jul 16

U.S. Measles Cases Hit 2,231 in 2026, Matching Last Year's Total with Five Months Still Remaining

The CDC confirmed 2,231 measles cases in 2026 as of July 9, nearly matching all of 2025 with months left in the year. Here's what parents need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 15

Nashville Confirms First Two Measles Cases of 2026 as Seven Exposure Sites Are Identified

Nashville confirmed 2 measles cases July 10-12, 2026. Seven exposure sites across Nashville and Murfreesboro span June 29 to July 4. Monitor for symptoms through July 25.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Los Angeles County Confirms Seventh Measles Case: Check if You Were Exposed at LAX

LA County confirms 7th 2026 measles case. Exposure at LAX Gate 155 on July 3, 3-4 pm, and Hertz shuttle 3:30-4:30 pm. Monitor for symptoms through July 24.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Measles Is Now in 42 States with 2,231 Cases as Philadelphia Airport Issues New Exposure Alert

CDC confirms 2,231 measles cases in 42 states as of July 9, 2026. Philadelphia airport exposure alert issued for July 4 travelers. Symptom window runs through July 25.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup

As World Cup fans cheer at the quarterfinals, concerns remain about the health of Norway’s players, several of whom are recovering from what turned out to be mild illness. Other international players had expressed concern earlier about measles in the Americas.

The Conversation · Jul 12

Seven New Measles Cases in One Week in Lancaster County: What Pennsylvania Parents Need to Know Now

Seven new measles cases hit Lancaster County in a week. Pennsylvania confirms 101 cases in 2026. Verify MMR status now before camps and fall enrollment.

Medical Daily · Jul 10