US measles cases top 4,588 as CDC faces transparency criticism, vaccine policy shifts

CDC reports 4,588 measles cases across 43 outbreaks, more than double 2025's tally, with 178 new cases this week. Health Secretary RFK Jr. is restructuring vaccine infrastructure amid expert criticism of CDC transparency. The surge signals a public-health breakdown and policy uncertainty that could affect vaccine uptake and disease control.

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