The U.S. has experienced 1,249 measles cases and 22 outbreaks this year, according to the CDC's most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published Oct. 4.
The report offers a broad analysis of national measles data recorded between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1.
Four report findings:
1. Eighty-nine percent of measles cases occurred in patients who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
2. Ten percent of patients required hospitalization.
3. Eighty-five percent of all measles cases were linked to eight outbreaks in close-knit communities with low vaccination rates.
4. Three-fourths of all cases were linked to two large outbreaks in New York City and New York state.
To view the full report, click here.
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