Measles in America: A Cautionary Tale of Collective Failure The recent surge in measles cases across the United States is a stark reminder that even in a developed country, collective failure can have devastating consequences.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a record number of cases has been reported so far this year, surpassing even the worst year on record in 2025.
The CDC's data show that the percentage of kindergartners who received their measles mumps rubella shots in the 2025 2026 school year dipped below 95%, a critical threshold for maintaining herd immunity.