U.S. Measles Cases Exceed Previous Year's Total by July

Why it matters locally: While the CDC report doesn't break down cases by state, an increase in measles cases nationally underscores the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates in Tennessee to prevent local outbreaks. Public health agencies like the Shelby County Health Department would be monitoring any potential local spikes.

The United States has recorded 2,318 measles cases through July of this year, according to a report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This count exceeds the 2,289 cases documented throughout all of last year. The CDC compiled these figures based on reports received up to this point in 2026.