The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year has quadrupled compared to 2023 and is nearing a 30-year high.

As of Friday, there have been 1,168 confirmed measles cases across 33 states nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The U.S. has seen four times as many measles cases this year compared to all of last year, nearing a 30-year high, according to CDC data.{ai:summary}<p>Measles cases in the U.S. have surged, quadrupling compared to last year, with 1,168 confirmed cases reported across 33 states, approaching a 30-year high. The data comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. </p><p>This situation highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding vaccination rates. #health</p>

US measles cases nearing 30-year high

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