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Measles cases reach 35-year high - The Hill
LifestyleBy Nathaniel Weixel, Joseph Choi7/22/20261 min read
Presented by PhRMA {beacon} Healthcare Health Care  PRESENTED BY The Big Story Measles cases at a 35-year high With the number of measles cases this year now surpassing last year’s annual total, the U.S. is seeing the highest number of cases in more than …
✨ Key Highlights
- U.S. measles cases have reached their highest level in more than 35 years, with this year's count now surpassing last year's annual total.
- Johns Hopkins University's measles tracking dashboard recorded 2,295 cases on Thursday, exceeding the prior year's tally.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had not yet updated its own official count to reflect the latest figures at the time of reporting.
- The surge marks a significant public health milestone, reflecting a resurgence of a disease that had previously been considered largely under control in the United States.
Johns Hopkins University’s measles tracking dashboard on Thursday surpassed 2025’s total, reaching 2,295 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet updated its own tally.