On 2 November 2026, health authorities in New York reported the state's first measles-associated death in over 30 years, involving a child in Lewis County. As of 24 October, New York state had recorded 178 measles cases in 2026 (+70 within one month). Neighboring Pennsylvania reported 1’433 cases, including 269 hospitalizations and six deaths, as of 2 November.
Nationwide, 4’852 measles cases had been reported in 2026 as of 30 October – more than twice the total recorded during the entire year of 2025 (2’289 cases). Most cases are reported among unvaccinated individuals.
Reminder to all travellers and students: Measles spread quickly and can be dangerous - protection is simple: get vaccinated!
Swiss recommendations: All persons born after 1963 who have no documented protection against the infection (antibodies or 2 documented vaccinations) should be vaccinated twice with MMR vaccine at one month interval. In the event of an epidemic in the region or contact with a measles case, vaccination is recommended from the age of 6 months.