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US surpasses 4,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 45 states: CDC
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Key Points:
- Measles cases in the United States have exceeded 4,000 in 2026, with 4,080 confirmed cases reported across 45 states and Washington, D.C., according to the CDC.
- Eighteen cases involved international visitors to the U.S., highlighting the disease's spread beyond domestic transmission.
- Five measles-related deaths have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, though the CDC has officially recognized only two deaths so far, noting the number may change.
- Most cases have occurred in children and teenagers aged 19 and younger, with about 10% of infected children under age 5 requiring hospitalization.
- Health officials continue to monitor the situation as it develops, urging the public to stay informed for further updates.
