<div><article><section><div><div><p>Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.</p></div></div><div><div><figure><picture><source media="(min-width: 1000px)" srcset="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-1000w,f_avif,q_auto:best/rockcms/2025-03/250306-pregnant-stock-mn-0835-e7db35.jpg"></source><source media="(min-width: 758px)" srcset="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:best/rockcms/2025-03/250306-pregnant-stock-mn-0835-e7db35.jpg"></source><source media="(min-width: 320px)" srcset="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:best/rockcms/2025-03/250306-pregnant-stock-mn-0835-e7db35.jpg"></source><img src="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:best/rockcms/2025-03/250306-pregnant-stock-mn-0835-e7db35.jpg" alt="Pregnant woman touching her belly" /></picture></figure></div><figcaption><span>As measles outbreaks expand, a growing number of pregnant women are getting infected. Doctors are now seeing more babies born with the virus.</span><span>FG Trade / Getty Images</span></figcaption></div></section><div><section><p>Sept. 24, 2026, 1:07 PM EDT</p></section><div><p>At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care. The growing outbreak is raising alarm among doctors who are treating the potentially deadly condition. Congenital measles is a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.</p></div><div><p>Just a moment.</p><p>We are getting your experience ready.</p></div></div></article></div>

Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.As measles outbreaks expand, a growing number of pregnant women are getting...