美國麻疹病例持續增加。
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S.
Updated at: July 27, 2026 at 01:15 AM
麻疹這種在美國曾被視為已消除的疾病，目前正經歷一場歷史性的捲土重來。
Measles, a disease once considered eliminated in the United States, is currently experiencing a historic resurgence.
截至2026年7月，美國已記錄了2,318例確診病例，超過了去年全年的總數。
As of July 2026, the U.S. has recorded 2,318 confirmed cases, surpassing the total count for the entire previous year.
此次疫情因其廣泛性而引人注目，影響了45個司法管轄區，並使該國的消除狀態面臨嚴重風險。
This outbreak is notable for its widespread nature, affecting 45 jurisdictions and putting the country's elimination status at serious risk.
公共衛生官員指出，近年來兒童疫苗接種率從95.2%下降到92.5%是主要原因。
Public health officials point to declining childhood vaccination rates—which dropped from 95.2% to 92.5% in recent years—as a primary driver.
麻疹極具傳染性；未接種疫苗的人若接觸病毒，有90%的機率會感染。
Measles is exceptionally contagious; an unvaccinated person exposed to the virus faces a 90% chance of infection.
2026年約93%的病例涉及未接種疫苗或疫苗接種狀況不明的人，其中7–10%的患者需要住院治療。
Approximately 93% of 2026 cases involve individuals who are unvaccinated or have unknown status, with 7–10% of these patients requiring hospitalization.
為了對抗這一點，CDC持續強調MMR疫苗是預防的黃金標準。
To combat this, the CDC continues to emphasize that the MMR vaccine is the gold standard for protection.
衛生專家強烈呼籲家長和成人核實其免疫接種狀況，以防止進一步傳播並恢復全國的群體免疫力。
Health experts strongly encourage parents and adults to verify their immunization status to prevent further spread and restore herd immunity across the nation.
