CDC data shows 2025 is now the worst year for measles cases in this country in more than three decades. More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children in Texas.

Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.

In 2025, the US reported 1,288 measles cases, the highest number in 33 years, primarily in Texas and neighboring states. Most infections occurred among unvaccinated individuals and vaccine-hesitant communities.

There have been more measles cases in the US this year than any other since the the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago.

Michigan has reported 17 confirmed cases in 2025, including recent infections in Kent, Muskegon and Grand Traverse counties.

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in the Texas flood. And, U.S. measles cases hit the highest level in over three decades.