Latino Community Development Agency

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, surpassing the previous year's total. Most cases are among unvaccinated individuals under 20, and outbreaks are occurring in 44 states and the District of Columbia, with South Carolina reporting the highest number at 670 cases.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 totals with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026. Most cases are among unvaccinated individuals under 20, and 44 states and D.C. are affected. Declining vaccination rates below the 95% threshold for herd immunity have contributed to outbreaks, with states like South Carolina and Utah reporting the most cases.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high, surpassing 2025 numbers with 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, driven by declining vaccination rates. Outbreaks are reported in 44 states and DC, with the most cases in South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, many of which have vaccination rates below 95%.

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2025 totals, reaching 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, 2026, the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Most cases (93%) involve unvaccinated individuals, with vaccination rates in 44 states and D.C. below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. The Pan American Health Organization may review the U.S. measles elimination status in November.