[The number of confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year has doubled last year] October 31, the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 30th showed that so far, a total of 4,852 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in the United States in 2026, more than twice the total number of cases in 2025. Experts believe that the resurgence of measles epidemics has exposed the shortcomings of the U.S. public health system. Data show that since the beginning of this year, a total of 4,834 measles cases have been reported in 47 states and regions in the United States, and 18 cases involved international travel. 511 patients have been hospitalized, accounting for approximately 11% of the total confirmed cases. About 96% of confirmed cases have not been vaccinated against measles or their vaccination status is unknown. In 2025, 2,289 confirmed cases of measles were reported in the United States. (Xinhua News Agency)