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CDC Reports Over 5,000 Measles Cases in U.S., Highest Since 1991
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In Short: The CDC reports over 5,000 measles cases in the U.S., the highest number since 1991, with children and teenagers making up nearly 60 percent of cases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 5,000 measles cases in the United States, marking the highest number since 1991, according to Al Jazeera and CIDRAP. The latest figures show 5,182 confirmed cases, with 330 new infections reported this week alone, bringing the total to 5,182, as per CIDRAP.
Children and teenagers account for nearly 60 percent of the confirmed cases, highlighting the vulnerability of younger populations to the highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease, according to Al Jazeera.
The majority of cases, totaling 4,993, are outbreak-associated, indicating a significant spread of the disease, as reported by Al Jazeera. The CDC advises that people who were exposed, especially those without immunity through vaccination or previous disease, should monitor for symptoms through January 23, as stated by People.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health reported six deaths and 1,487 cases this year, making it one of the hardest-hit states, as noted by Al Jazeera. A baby has died after contracting measles in southwest Wisconsin, becoming the first person in the state to die of the disease in 36 years, according to Newsweek.
The measles outbreak is not limited to the United States. In Bangladesh, the routine vaccination program faltered in 2025, leading to 202,000 suspected measles cases, with 22,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported from mid-March to October 9, as per NBC News. Prime Ministerial adviser Hyder blamed vaccine hesitancy by parents or child illnesses for keeping children away from vaccinations.
In the United States, South Carolina has reported at least 124 new cases of measles since Friday, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), as reported by People. This highlights the ongoing spread of the disease in certain regions.
The high number of cases and deaths underscores the critical need for vaccination and public health measures to control the outbreak. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and advise the public to take necessary precautions.
What this adds
The CDC's latest figures show a significant increase in measles cases, with 330 new infections reported this week, bringing the total to 5,182, according to CIDRAP.
What's confirmed
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 5,000 measles cases in the United States, marking the highest number since 1991, according to Al Jazeera and CIDRAP. The latest figures show 5,182 confirmed cases, with 330 new infections reported this week alone, bringing the total to 5,182, as per CIDRAP.
- Children and teenagers account for nearly 60 percent of the confirmed cases, highlighting the vulnerability of younger populations to the highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease, according to Al Jazeera.
- The majority of cases, totaling 4,993, are outbreak-associated, indicating a significant spread of the disease, as reported by Al Jazeera. The CDC advises that people who were exposed, especially those without immunity through vaccination or previous disease, should monitor for symptoms through January 23, as stated by People.
- In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health reported six deaths and 1,487 cases this year, making it one of the hardest-hit states, as noted by Al Jazeera. A baby has died after contracting measles in southwest Wisconsin, becoming the first person in the state to die of the disease in 36 years, according to Newsweek.
- The measles outbreak is not limited to the United States. In Bangladesh, the routine vaccination program faltered in 2025, leading to 202,000 suspected measles cases, with 22,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported from mid-March to October 9, as per NBC News. Prime Ministerial adviser Hyder blamed vaccine hesitancy by parents or child illnesses for keeping children away from vaccinations.
- In the United States, South Carolina has reported at least 124 new cases of measles since Friday, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), as reported by People. This highlights the ongoing spread of the disease in certain regions.
- The high number of cases and deaths underscores the critical need for vaccination and public health measures to control the outbreak. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and advise the public to take necessary precautions.
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