WASHINGTON — The United States is facing a mounting public health challenge as measles cases continue to surge, reaching the highest level recorded in over 30 years.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 1,563 cases have been confirmed across 42 states as of October 7. This total represents a 500% increase from the 285 confirmed cases reported in all of 2024.

The country officially surpassed a three-decade record in July, and has since added approximately 300 more cases to the total. The last time the U.S. saw a higher case count was in 1992, when 2,126 cases were confirmed.

Reemergence After Elimination

The current spike is particularly alarming because the World Health Organization (WHO) declared measles eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.

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