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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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U.S. measles cases pass 4,400 this year

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CDC counts 4,410 confirmed cases in 2026. Pennsylvania has the biggest outbreak, with at least 1,200 cases and six deaths, and has asked CDC for help. About 96% of cases nationally were in people who were unvaccinated or whose status was unknown. Two MMR doses are about 97% effective.

Source: ABC News

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