U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total​U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total 

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289.  ​​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289.