Jun 15, 2026, 2:00pm ET
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 2,073 confirmed measles cases in 2026, according to a June 12 update by the agency.
A total of 2,063 cases have been reported in 39 states, plus 10 cases reported among international visitors to the US, the CDC says.
There have been 30 new outbreaks reported in 2026, and 93% of confirmed cases (1,929 of 2,073) are outbreak-associated, according to the CDC.
The 2026 total is approaching 2025’s total of 2,288 confirmed infections, which was the most US cases in 34 years (1991).
The majority of 2026 cases have occurred in South Carolina, which declared its state outbreak “ended” on April 27, 2026 with 997 infections, 21 hospitalizations, and zero related deaths.
US Cases in 2026: 2,073 total cases (as of Jun 12, 2026)
| Under 5 years | 5-19 years | 20+ years | Age unknown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 (21%) | 1,050 (51%) | 589 (28%) | 6 (<1%) |
Vaccination Status
| Unvaccinated or Unknown | One MMR dose | Two MMR doses |
|---|---|---|
| 92% | 4% | 4% |
US Hospitalizations in 2026: 6% of cases hospitalized (128 of 2,073 cases)
| Under 5 years | 5-19 years | 20+ years | Age unknown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% (42 of 428) | 3% (34 of 1,050) | 9% (52 of 589) | 0% (0 of 6) |
