# US measles cases top 5,000 in 2026, highest annual total in 35 years

https://mins.news/en/item/133127

- euronews, 2026-11-06 21:24 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/us-measles-cases-exceed-5000-in-2026-reaching-their-highest-level-in-35-years

> The United States has logged more than 5,000 measles cases so far this year, the highest annual total in 35 years, according to official data released Friday.

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