Why it matters
The outbreak affects public health across the country, with Pennsylvania especially hard hit. The supplied reports say cases have occurred across multiple outbreaks, but do not quantify effects on health care costs or other services.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • UNITED STATES
U.S. measles cases exceed twice the 2025 total
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The CDC reported 4,588 measles cases in the United States, more than twice the 2025 total, according to reports citing the agency’s data. Pennsylvania has reported at least 1,338 cases this year, according to NPR, citing the state health department.
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