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Measles cases near 1,000 since start of 2026

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February 22, 2026

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The U.S. has officially logged 982 measles cases in 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. It’s more than four times the number of cases as this time last year, when a large outbreak was just beginning in West Texas. Now we’re hearing from a college student who’s recovered from the illness. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports.

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