AXIOS January 22, 2026
This chart shows what it looks like to hit a 30-year high in measles cases — and why the U.S. is on track to lose its measles “elimination status.”
Why it matters: We’ve all heard that cases are on the rise, but the reality is that they’re skyrocketing.
- It started with an outbreak in West Texas, and now infections are reported in nine states and hundreds are in quarantine due to a major surge in South Carolina.
- More than out of 10 cases were among unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What they’re saying:...
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