Measles cases are rising across the U.S. Check your N.J. county’s vaccination coverage.
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Key Points:
- Measles cases have surged in the U.S. with 910 confirmed cases reported across 23 states and New York City as of February 13, 2026, already reaching 40% of the total cases from 2025, which was the highest in 33 years.
- No deaths have been reported, but significant outbreaks in Florida, South Carolina, and Utah signal ongoing increased transmission, while New Jersey reported 11 cases in 2025 but currently has no active spread or resident cases.
- Declining MMR vaccination coverage is a major concern, with national kindergarten coverage dropping from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to 92.5% in 2024-2025, below
