Federal health authorities have reported a sharp rise in measles cases this week, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) documenting 4,588 infections nationwide—more than double the total from last year. The latest figures include 178 new cases, linked to at least 43 active outbreaks, raising concerns as experts accuse the CDC of failing to provide clear public updates. Meanwhile, recent policy shifts by the health secretary are reshaping vaccine programs, adding uncertainty to efforts to curb the preventable disease. The surge underscores growing challenges in controlling measles amid evolving health policies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks.The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...
