Measles Cases and Outbreaks

As of February 5, 2026, 733 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 727 measles cases were reported by 20 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 6 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States. There have been 2 new outbreaks reported in 2026, and 92% of confirmed cases (671 of 733) are outbreak-associated. In 2025, a total of 2,276 confirmed cases were reported across 45 jurisdictions with 49 outbreaks. Vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners has decreased to 92.5%, below the 95% target for community immunity. Hospitalization rates for 2026 stand at 3%, while 2025 saw 11% hospitalization and 3 deaths. Most cases (95% in 2026) occurred in individuals who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status.