CDC confirms 910 measles cases in 2026; South Carolina remains hardest hit

Paige Twenter / beckershospitalreview - Six weeks into 2026, the CDC has confirmed 910 measles cases. If the pace of transmission continues, this year could far outpace the 2,280 cases detected across the U.S. in 2025, as 2026’s total is already 40% of 2025’s. The hardest-hit state is South Car…

AI Summary: The CDC has confirmed a nationwide uptick in measles cases, tallying hundreds of infections and triggering local public-health responses. Hotspots include a large South Carolina outbreak, an over‑40‑case cluster at a Florida college and a Los Angeles County case involving visits to LAX eateries while infectious. Officials urge vaccination and vigilance.

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