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- CDC confirmed two measles deaths as cases reached 3,659, the highest in 35 years.
- Pennsylvania reported over 900 cases, four deaths and 176 hospitalizations, making it the hardest-hit state.
- In August, President Donald Trump ordered the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate shots with spaced appointments.
- MMR vaccination coverage fell to 92.4% of kindergarteners in 2025-2026, down from 95.2% in 2019-2020.