US Measles Cases Triple Compared to Last Year

CDC reports 188 cases so far in 2024, with declining vaccination rates and international travel contributing to the rise.

Nearly half of the cases involve children under 5, with no deaths but 93 hospitalizations reported.
Thirteen outbreaks have occurred, the largest linked to a migrant shelter in Chicago with over 60 cases.
Approximately 85% of those infected were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status.
Vaccination rates among US kindergarteners have dropped from 95% in 2019-20 to 93% in 2022-23.
Experts attribute the increase to global travel and misinformation-induced vaccine hesitancy.