US officially doubles last year’s measles numbers
Health experts say falling vaccination coverage and misinformation are helping fuel the surge, as the CDC reports 479 hospitalizations and three confirmed deaths.
- The US CDC reported 4,588 measles cases nationwide as of October 22, up 178 from the previous week, more than doubling last year's 2,289 total cases.
- Pennsylvania reported 1,317 measles cases as of October 21 with 251 hospitalizations; children and teenagers aged 5 to 19 constitute 42% of cases, while adults aged 20 and older account for 41%.
- Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health noted that measles is the world's most contagious virus, allowing rapid spread through small vaccination gaps, particularly in under-vaccinated communities.
- Ellerin pointed to what he called "epidemics of mistrust" and misinformation as public health challenges, criticizing disproven links between the MMR vaccine and autism.
- "In 2026, measles should be in our history books, not our hospitals," Ellerin said, urging the CDC to strengthen public health coordination and communication to prevent further spread.
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Measles Cases Top 4,500 as Pennsylvania Outbreak Drives Surge
US officially doubles last year’s measles numbers
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story US officially doubles last year’s measles numbers The U.S. has officially doubled the number of measles cases it saw in 2025 according to the most up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking the worst year the…
Measles cases now double last year's total as health experts urge vaccination
Measles infections in the United States have now surpassed 4,500, which is more than double last year’s total and more than 16 times the number reported in 2024. For South Shore Health’s Dr. Todd Ellerin, the surge is not surprising.
US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The US CDC on Friday reported 4,588 measles cases in the country as of October 22, up 178 from a week earlier, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues. Here are some key details: • Measles-related hospitalizatio...
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