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Saturday, October 24, 2026● Updated 5:00 PM ET
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U.S. measles cases reach 4,588 this year, about double all of 2025

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CDC counted 178 new cases in the latest week, with outbreaks in 47 jurisdictions and about 1 in 10 patients hospitalized; young children are hit hardest. Pennsylvania's outbreak is among the largest. Two doses of the MMR vaccine give strong protection, so check your family's records if you're unsure.

Source: Contagion Live

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