The U.S. is seeing nearly 1,000 cases of measles in the first two months of 2026, a record surge that has alarmed health care providers.
‘Unbelievably contagious’: Measles cases soar nationwide: What you need to know - WTOP
The U.S. is seeing nearly 1,000 cases of measles in the first two months of 2026, a record surge that has alarmed health care providers.
Last updated: May 19, 2026, 10:16 PM
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