U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

NPR News Sunday 25 October 2026, 20:35 UTC By Chandelis Duster 1 min read

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Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.(Image credit: Matt Rourke)

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

(Image credit: Matt Rourke)

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