Measles surges dramatically in California among children and young adults - Los Angeles Times
- Measles cases have doubled in California so far this year compared to last year — and 2026 is barely half over.
- California has confirmed 52 measles cases in the first 6½ months of the year; that’s more than double the 25 cases reported in all of 2025.
- July 23, 2026A previous version of this article stated the current pace of measles cases would surpass the state’s total from 2015 if it continued.
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- Measles cases have doubled in California so far this year compared to last year — and 2026 is barely half over.
- California has confirmed 52 measles cases in the first 6½ months of the year; that’s more than double the 25 cases reported in all of 2025.
- July 23, 2026A previous version of this article stated the current pace of measles cases would surpass the state’s total from 2015 if it continued.
Sources: Latimes