New Measles Deaths Send U.S. Fatalities to Decades High

U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades

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New measles deaths send U.S. fatalities to decades high

The deaths are a grim milestone in the return of a disease that the U.S. once largely considered vanquished.

Measles cases hit 30-year high. How worried should Americans be?

America is facing its highest caseload of measles in decades and this week another person died from complications associated with the virus.

Measles Cases Top Worst National Surge in Three Decades

According to the CDC, we are seeing the worst national surge in measles cases in more than three decades.  Measles cases in the U.S. have now topped 3,000 in 2026.  As measles cases continue to make headlines across the U.S., public health experts are watching closely for signs that outbreaks could expand as vaccination rates remain uneven in communities across the country. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight. To schedule an interview w