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Measles spreads rapidly in Oregon, U.S.

Fresh off setting a 30-year high last year, the potentially deadly virus is on pace to triple that figure as vaccinations decline
February 5, 2026
 
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Measles virus.
The measles virus | U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

In all of last year, Oregon reported only a single measles case, but five weeks into 2026, there are already five.