Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak
Summary
U.S. health officials reported 178 new measles cases this week, adding to a total of 4,588 cases in 2026, more than double the number from 2025. The outbreak is widespread, with major cases in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Utah, while concerns grow about vaccine policies and reporting practices.Key Facts
- The CDC reported 4,588 measles cases in the U.S. in 2026 as of Friday.
- Pennsylvania has the highest number with 1,338 cases and five confirmed measles-related deaths.
- Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms like rash, fever, runny nose, and cough.
- The measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the disease and usually causes only minor side effects.
- Vaccine injury reports are being changed to allow doctors to bill for reporting suspected issues.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken actions that critics say weaken vaccine oversight.
- Kennedy removed and replaced vaccine advisory board members with those who share his views.
- Anti-vaccine misinformation has affected public health responses during the outbreak.
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