The number of measles cases is rising in the USA. The highest number of infections in 30 years

The U.S. is experiencing its highest measles outbreak in over 30 years, with over 5,000 cases reported in 2026. At least eight deaths have been confirmed, including infants. The resurgence is attributed to declining vaccination rates and growing public distrust in healthcare and vaccines. In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S., but vaccination rates have fallen below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has been criticized for spreading misinformation about vaccines, contributing to public skepticism.