The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 1,100 measles cases nationwide so far this year, putting the U.S. on pace for a record-breaking surge. As of Feb. 26, 1,136 cases had been reported—already six times higher than a typical full-year total in recent years. Health officials warn of serious complications, noting that approximately 1 in 1,000 infected children may develop encephalitis (brain swelling), and up to 3 in 1,000 may die. A separate tracker from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation has reported an even higher case count, underscoring growing concern among public health leaders.
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