U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker

The U.S. is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with this year's case count surpassing last year's total to reach 2,295, marking the highest level in 35 years. This surge signals a troubling resurgence of the virus in communities with low vaccination rates, potentially jeopardizing the country's status of measles elimination, which will be evaluated in November. The majority of those affected are unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the critical role vaccines play in preventing such outbreaks.