Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S.
美國麻疹病例持續增加。
更新於: 2026年7月27日 上午01:15
Measles, a disease once considered eliminated in the United States, is currently experiencing a historic resurgence.
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。
This outbreak is notable for its widespread nature, affecting 45 jurisdictions and putting the country's elimination status at serious risk.
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。
Public health officials point to declining childhood vaccination rates—which dropped from 95.2% to 92.5% in recent years—as a primary driver.
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。
Misinformation regarding vaccine safety and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine healthcare access have further contributed to this trend.
關於疫苗安全性的錯誤資訊，以及COVID-19大流行對常規醫療護理影響的餘波也促成了這一趨勢。
Measles is exceptionally contagious; an unvaccinated person exposed to the virus faces a 90% chance of infection.
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。
Approximately 93% of 2026 cases involve individuals who are unvaccinated or have unknown status, with 7–10% of these patients requiring hospitalization.
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。
To combat this, the CDC continues to emphasize that the MMR vaccine is the gold standard for protection.
為了對抗這一點，CDC持續強調MMR疫苗是預防的黃金標準。
Health experts strongly encourage parents and adults to verify their immunization status to prevent further spread and restore herd immunity across the nation.
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。
