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U.S. measles case count hits 33-year high

U.S. measles case count hits 33-year high — and Texas’ outbreak is to blame

The United States has reported more cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992. The majority of this year's cases stem from the Texas outbreak.

The Washington Post · 2d

US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But in Gaines County, Texas, which was once the nation’s epicenter for measles activity, health officials said they are no longer seeing ongoing measles transmission.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

Map shows states hit hardest by measles outbreak as cases break record

The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.

Measles elimination status at risk in United States with cases surging this year

There have been 1,277 confirmed cases of measles this year, which has eclipsed 2019 to become the highest annual total since ...

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Illinois’ measles outbreak officially over, experts say

No new cases have been diagnosed in the state since May 22nd, and two full incubation periods of 42 days has elapsed since ...

The truth about the measles outbreak rattling U.S. health officials: “People worked really hard for this”

The virus was wiped out in the United States quarter a century ago, so why is it killing children again in 2025?

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IDPH to hold update on measles in Illinois as cases across U.S. spike to highest numbers in decades

As the U.S. records its worth year for measles spread since 2019, the Illinois Department of Public Health Friday will hold ...

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Declining vaccination rates in Idaho, U.S.: Experts warn of measles returning

Measles was declared eliminated from the United States 25 years ago. Now, the Centers for Disease Control reports major ...

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Measles in Florida: Doctors urge vaccinations, saying South Florida's two cases could grow

The U.S. thought it had eradicated measles 25 years ago. Now the highly contagious disease is back, spiking to more than ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN39m

Illinois measles outbreak officially over

Illinois health officials on Friday announced the state's measles outbreak has concluded. State Department begins widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff ...

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