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U.S. Reports 2,700 Measles Cases, 94% Unvaccinated

9/9/2026

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U.S. health officials reported over 2,700 measles cases in 2026, with 94% unvaccinated or unknown status.
Only ten states met the 95% MMR herd-immunity threshold during the 2025-26 school year.
Kindergarten MMR coverage fell 0.1% in 2025-26, leaving roughly 280,000 children undocumented.
Requests for non-medical vaccine exemptions have risen steadily since the 2020-21 school year.
Authorities announced two measles-related deaths on Aug. 25 in Pennsylvania, including a newborn with lung-tissue evidence.

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Story summary

U.S. health officials reported over 2,700 measles cases in 2026, with 94% unvaccinated or unknown status.
Only ten states met the 95% MMR herd-immunity threshold during the 2025-26 school year.
Kindergarten MMR coverage fell 0.1% in 2025-26, leaving roughly 280,000 children undocumented.
Requests for non-medical vaccine exemptions have risen steadily since the 2020-21 school year.
Authorities announced two measles-related deaths on Aug. 25 in Pennsylvania, including a newborn with lung-tissue evidence.