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Measles deaths rise, sparking petitions and calls for the health secretary’s resignation.
Measles
19 independently sourced, verified trend briefs about this subject.
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Newsylist includes a story here only after at least four independent sources support it and its brief passes the verification check. The qualifying coverage spans 1 news category, from Jun 24, 2026 through Aug 27, 2026.
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Two die of measles in Pennsylvania outbreak, health officials say
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die of measles as schools prepare to open, marking the nation’s first measles fatalities this year
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Map: See where measles is hitting Utah the hardest
Utah remains a national hotspot for measles despite recent reports indicating the outbreak's transmission rate is slowing.
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These seven states are hot spots for 2026's record measles outbreak
Measles hits a 35‑year high in the U.S., with seven states driving a record‑setting outbreak.
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Measles, Salmonella, Explosive Diarrhea: Public Health Crises Erupt Under RFK Jr.'s Leadership
Public health officials report a surge in measles cases and other illnesses amidst leadership changes at the helm of U.S. health agencies.
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A Beaverton trampoline park is Oregon's latest measles exposure site
Health officials have identified a Beaverton trampoline park and a Gresham urgent care clinic as the latest measles exposure sites in Oregon.
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Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store
Pennsylvania health officials are tracking a spike in measles cases, including a potential exposure event at a Snyder County Lowe's.
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‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out
Parents face a wave of measles fear as record cases spark alarm in U.S. schools.
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UPDATE: Health Officials Confirm Multiple Measles Cases in St. Mary's County; Possible Exposure at Three Locations Announced
Health officials in Maryland and Ohio are tracking multiple confirmed measles cases and identifying high-risk exposure sites.
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Chase Field, Chandler mall among new measles exposure sites in Maricopa County
Maricopa County officials have identified several new measles exposure sites, including public venues and a federal facility.
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U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026
U.S. measles cases have reached a 35-year record high with several months remaining in 2026.
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Measles cases in 2026 are set to surpass last year's total. Here's why
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 2,200 in 2026, placing the country on track to break a 35-year record.
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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure after second confirmed case
Measles exposure alerts are spreading across the U.S. as Tennessee confirms cases and Philadelphia International Airport reports potential travel contact.
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Health officials confirm measles case in central Iowa
Health officials in Iowa have confirmed the state's first case of measles for 2026, triggering reports of potential exposure locations.
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Why U.S. measles outbreaks have grown harder to extinguish
U.S. measles cases in 2026 are rapidly approaching the total 2025 yearly toll, signaling one of the worst outbreaks in decades.
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Measles confirmed in Teton County, Wyoming, as summer crowds flock to parks
Health officials have confirmed a measles case in Teton County, Wyoming, coinciding with an increase in summer visitors to local parks.
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Call it what it is—the US has lost its hold on measles elimination
The U.S. has surpassed 2,100 measles cases in 2026, sparking warnings that the country has lost its hold on the disease's elimination.
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Measles case confirmed in person who traveled through Hollywood Burbank Airport
Measles case confirmed in traveler through Hollywood Burbank Airport
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Person who traveled through Chicago O'Hare Airport tests positive for measles; symptoms include rash, fever, cough, runny nose
Chicago health officials have issued a warning after a traveler passing through O'Hare Airport tested positive for measles.