Deadly Measles Epidemic Strikes 32 States in the US — 1,792 Cases Reported - video Dailymotion

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A lethal measles epidemic is sweeping across the United States, prompting an urgent alert from the CDC to all citizens. The current figures are concerning: there are 1,792 verified cases of measles in 2026, with thirty-two states impacted. South Carolina has reported over 600 cases, Utah exceeds 400, while Florida, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico are experiencing ongoing outbreaks. A staggering ninety-two percent of those infected are either unvaccinated or have an uncertain vaccination status. The nation is on the brink of losing its measles elimination designation—a status held since 2000. If the transmission persists beyond November, the World Health Organization may officially categorize measles as endemic in the US for the first time in 25 years. MMR vaccination coverage among kindergartners has decreased from 95.2 percent pre-pandemic to 92.5 percent now. Measles is among the most infectious diseases globally. If you haven't been vaccinated, you are at risk. Follow WooGlobe for daily updates on health news and CDC information relevant to Americans.

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00:00A deadly measles outbreak is now racing through the United States.

00:03And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just issued an urgent warning to all Americans.

00:09The latest numbers are alarming.

00:121,192 confirmed measles cases have been reported in 2026.

00:1732 U.S. states are now affected.

00:20South Carolina alone has more than 600 cases.

00:23Utah has over 400.

00:26Florida, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico are all reporting active outbreaks.

00:3122 new outbreaks have been declared this year.

00:34And 93% of them are linked to ongoing community transmission.

00:38Even more alarming, 92% of patients are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status.

00:45Now the country is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status,

00:49a designation the United States has held since the year 2000.

00:53If sustained transmission continues past November,

00:56the World Health Organization could officially declare measles endemic again in America

01:01for the first time in 25 years.

01:04Why is this happening?

01:05MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have dropped from 95.2% before the pandemic

01:12to just 92.5% today.

01:15And in some communities, rates are far below herd immunity levels.

01:20Doctors say the message is simple.

01:23Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth.

01:26If you are unvaccinated, you are at risk.

01:29And so is everyone around you.

Deadly Measles Epidemic Strikes 32 States in the US — 1,792 Cases Reported

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