As of February 2026, there were a total of 982 cases of measles in the United States. Around four percent of these cases were hospitalized for isolation or for management of measles complications. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be especially dangerous for young children. Vaccines against measles resulted in a significant decrease in cases in the United States over the last few decades; however, increasing vaccine hesitancy and skepticism have been blamed for recent outbreaks.
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CDC. (February 20, 2026). Percentage of measles cases in the United States that resulted in hospitalization in 2024 to 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1560809/percentage-measles-cases-hospitalized/
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Percentage of measles cases in the United States that resulted in hospitalization in 2024 to 2026 [Graph], CDC, February 20, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1560809/percentage-measles-cases-hospitalized/
