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CDC Confirms Third Measles-Related Death in the US for 2026
- The CDC has confirmed a third measles-related death in the US for 2026.
- Total measles cases in the US have surpassed 4,400 as of October 15, 2026.
- This marks the largest measles outbreak in decades in the United States.
- The Department of Health and Human Services updated the CDC's count after receiving a report of a measles-related death.
- The CDC's national tracker now includes this third measles-related death.
Articles (4)
The Hill·
CDC recognizes third measles death, still short of Pennsylvania count
Honolulu Star-Advertiser·
CDC confirms third measles-related death this year
Al Jazeera·
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
The Straits Times·
US health agency confirms third measles-related death for 2026