Here’s how many measles cases have been reported in Michiana so far in 2026
2026 has seen the most confirmed measles cases in the U.S. since 1991, according to data from the CDC.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Indiana and Michigan are continuing to see a rise in measles cases.
As of November 5, 2026, the CDC reports that the U.S. has had 5,182 confirmed measles cases, the most reported in a single year since 1991.
That’s compared to just 2,289 confirmed cases in all of 2025.
As of November 10, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health has reported 27 confirmed measles cases statewide and the Indiana Department of Health has reported 153 confirmed cases this year.
Here’s where measles has been confirmed in Michiana, so far in 2026:
Indiana
Elkhart County - 3
Kosciusko County - 2
LaGrange County - 36
Marshall County - 2
Michigan
St. Joseph County - 2
What to do
Health officials ask that unvaccinated people who may have been exposed monitor their symptoms for 21 days and stay home and away from others.
Anyone with measles symptoms should call a doctor before seeking care so as to prevent further exposure to more people, the CDC says.
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