Measles Emergency Affects 33 States in the US — 1,671 People Infected as Experts Warn of Escalation - video Dailymotion

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In 2026, the CDC has reported 1,671 cases of measles across 33 states in the U.S., marking the largest outbreak seen in decades and jeopardizing the country's measles-free status established in 2000. This increase is primarily attributed to falling vaccination rates. Specialists caution that a mere 1% decline in MMR vaccination rates could lead to an additional 17,000 cases each year. Health authorities are calling for immediate vaccinations for unvaccinated children and adults to halt further transmission.

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00:00A measles outbreak of historic proportions is spreading across the United States.

00:04Federal health authorities warn the worst may not yet have arrived.

00:08As of April 2026, the CDC has confirmed 1,171 measles cases across 33 jurisdictions.

00:17It is the largest outbreak seen in decades.

00:20States affected include California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

00:26Many other states are also reporting infections.

00:29The United States officially eliminated measles in the year 2000.

00:33That status is now in serious jeopardy.

00:37The outbreak is being driven mainly by declining vaccination rates.

00:41Experts warn that just a 1% drop in childhood MMR vaccination could cause 17,000 additional cases every year.

00:49Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to science.

00:53If one person becomes infected, up to 9 out of 10 unprotected people nearby will catch it.

00:58The two-dose MMR vaccine remains highly effective.

01:01But it only works if people actually get it.

01:04Health officials are urging parents of unvaccinated children to act now.

01:08Not after the outbreak reaches their zip code.

01:111,671 cases.

01:1433 states.

01:1535 states.

01:15And the virus is still spreading.

01:17and the virus is still spreading.

Measles Emergency Affects 33 States in the US — 1,671 People Infected as Experts Warn of Escalation

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