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The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The US recorded two measles deaths in 2026, according to CDC data. Measles vaccination rates have declined in recent years. President Donald Trump has called for separating the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into individual shots rather than the combined MMR vaccine.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/us-recorded-first-measles-deaths-2026/