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Measles cases in 2026 surpass Oregon’s peak measles year
Most cases are in Multnomah County, while lower childhood vaccination rates and rising exemptions have left more communities vulnerable, officials said.
- Oregon reached 45 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026, officially surpassing the state's peak outbreak year from two years ago, according to the Oregon Health Authority's latest count Wednesday.
- The surge coincides with the Trump administration's recent overhaul of vaccine recommendations and years of declining immunization rates, leaving only 85.6% of kindergarteners up to date on required shots, well below the 93% threshold necessary to prevent outbreaks.
- While most cases are in Multnomah County, health officials tracked measles in wastewater across four additional counties since Aug. 1. Dr. Dean Sidelinger warned the country will likely lose its measles elimination status this fall.
- Local health departments face significant strain from increased case numbers and lost funding following the expiration of federal COVID-19 dollars. Sidelinger encourages parents who previously delayed vaccinations to consult health care providers about the disease's risks.
- As of Aug. 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2,465 confirmed measles cases nationally. Sidelinger criticized federal officials for promoting what he described as "false narratives" regarding vaccine necessity.
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Measles cases in 2026 surpass Oregon’s peak measles year - The Daily Chronicle
Oregon has officially surpassed the number of measles cases it had during its peak outbreak year two years ago. Oregon reported having 45 confirmed measles cases since the start of 2026, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s latest count Wednesday. That’s 14 more than in all of 2024. In 2025, there was just one confirmed measles case in Oregon. Oregon, like the rest of the country, is experiencing a rise in measles cases as the Trump admin…
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