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Measles Surge: Highest Cases in 33 Years Alarm Experts

7/12/2025

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Measles is making a startling comeback in the U.S., with nearly 1,300 cases reported this year—the highest in 33 years. Spanning 38 states and Washington, D.C., this surge echoes the last major outbreak in 1992. New York City alone has confirmed at least six cases, raising urgent concerns among health experts like Dr. Susannah Hills.

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Measles is making a startling comeback in the U.S., with nearly 1,300 cases reported this year—the highest in 33 years. Spanning 38 states and Washington, D.C., this surge echoes the last major outbreak in 1992. New York City alone has confirmed at least six cases, raising urgent concerns among health experts like Dr. Susannah Hills.