2026 U.S. Measles Tracker*
Cases (YTD)
922
Current vs Last Year
+441%
Current Hotspots
FL, SC, UT
*As of February 15, 2026
All data are from CDC Weekly Measles Cases by Rash Onset Date. YTD = Year-To-Date, reflecting the cumulative number of cases starting January 1, 2026 through the reporting date. Change vs Last Year compares current YTD to same time period in 2025.
2026 U.S. Measles Tracker*
Cases (YTD)
922
Current vs Last Year
+441%
Current Hotspots
FL, SC, UT
*As of February 15, 2026
All data are from CDC Weekly Measles Cases by Rash Onset Date. YTD = Year-To-Date, reflecting the cumulative number of cases starting January 1, 2026 through the reporting date. Change vs Last Year compares current YTD to same time period in 2025.
Public Health Damages
Public Health Damages
Timeline of major actions taken by these unqualified health officials since taking office, with most recent action shown first and working backward in time).
JANUARY 22, 2026
JANUARY 22, 2026
Polio Recc Questioned
Polio Recc Questioned
Over the objections of health professionals, the RFK-appointed chair of ACIP recommends that the polio vaccine be optional
Over the objections of health professionals, the RFK-appointed chair of ACIP recommends that the polio vaccine be optional
JANUARY 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026
AAP sues CDC
AAP sues CDC
American Academy of Pediatrics file suit against CDC challenging changes in the newborn vaccine schedule as contrary to science.
American Academy of Pediatrics file suit against CDC challenging changes in the newborn vaccine schedule as contrary to science.
AUGUST 5, 2025
AUGUST 5, 2025
mRNA Research Ended
mRNA Research Ended
HHS eliminates funding for mRNA vaccine research
HHS eliminates funding for mRNA vaccine research
JUNE 9, 2025
JUNE 9, 2025
ACIP Panel Fired
ACIP Panel Fired
RFK Jr. removes of all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
RFK Jr. removes of all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MAY 5, 2025
MAY 5, 2025
Newborn Reccs Rescinded
Newborn Reccs Rescinded
CDC no longer recommends all newborns get Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, Influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines
CDC no longer recommends all newborns get Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, Influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines
APRIL 2025
APRIL 2025
Officials Take Office
Officials Take Office
By April 18, all 3 key health officials are confirmed by the Senate had serving in office: RFK, Jr. (Sec. of HHS), Bhattacharya (Dir. of NIH), and Oz (head of CMS)
By April 18, all 3 key health officials are confirmed by the Senate had serving in office: RFK, Jr. (Sec. of HHS), Bhattacharya (Dir. of NIH), and Oz (head of CMS)
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