Measles Stages Biggest Comeback Since 90s Boy Band Farewells
KEY POINTS
- •Johns Hopkins reported 2,295 measles cases in the U.S. this year, surpassing last year’s total by nine.
- •Most cases arose in unvaccinated people across South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
- •Vacant CDC leadership and initial downplaying by Health Secretary RFK Jr. coincide with 34 new outbreaks.
The U.S. measles outbreak crashed the party with 2,295 cases in 2026 alone—surpassing all of 2025 by nine and hitting highs not seen since '91, when 9,643 unfortunate souls got the rash memo. Johns Hopkins tracked states ranging from South Carolina to Texas hosting the CDC’s 34 new virus parties as vaccination rates barely cling to 95%, the herd immunity cheerleading minimum. Meanwhile, vacant CDC and Surgeon General chairs are just perfect for letting viruses RSVP unchecked. Oh, and RFK Jr., who started off treating measles like a mild hangover, now admits MMR vaccine is your one sane dance move, though he insists vaccines are "personal choices," because apparently, brain inflammation is a lifestyle.
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(1 of 3)Nothing says 'government on vacation' like measles spiking while top health leaders play the world’s worst game of hide-and-seek.
Measles cases reached 2,295 this year because apparently it missed the 90s too much and decided to tour again.
Vaccines are a personal choice, said RFK Jr., who also thinks the Earth might be flat. Meanwhile, measles wants a comeback tour.
Source: Axios | Published: 7/22/2026 | Author: Tina Reed
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