{
  "id": 3125043,
  "title": "New Maryland Measles Outbreak as Trump Pushes Unproven Autism Vaccine Link",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/new-maryland-measles-outbreak-as-trump-pushes-unproven-autism-vaccine",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-24T21:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/new-maryland-measles-outbreak-as-trump-pushes-unproven-autism-vaccine-link-12361534"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maryland health authorities have declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary's, Carroll, and Cecil Counties, following the confirmation of 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents. The state has now reported a total of 31 measles cases this year. All 27 cases identified since July 15 have been among unvaccinated individuals. The Maryland Department of Health attributes the outbreak to the administration's plans to separate the MMR vaccine into individual injections, a change that critics warn could leave children unprotected due to the increased number of doses required. President Donald Trump has defended the altered vaccination schedule, linking it to a potential prevention of autism. However, medical experts maintain that there is no evidence to support this claim, as decades of research have found no causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism. The U.S. is currently experiencing its largest measles resurgence in over three decades, as the Trump administration moves ahead with its proposal to split the MMR vaccine. Health officials stress that measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, with 90% of unprotected individuals becoming infected upon exposure. No public exposure sites have been identified, and there is no evidence of widespread community transmission, as most infections occurred among household contacts. Maryland health officials are working with local health departments to increase vaccination rates and expand access to immunizations in affected communities.",
  "summary": "The U.S. is facing its largest measles resurgence in more than 30 years.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}