Measles cases In U.S. hit 1,288
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Measles reaches highest level in 33 years
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Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.
The U.S. thought it had eradicated measles 25 years ago. Now the highly contagious disease is back, spiking to more than 1,200 cases already in 2025.
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Scripps News on MSNMeasles cases skyrocket in US, reaching 33-year high amid vaccination concernsMeasles cases in the U.S. reach a 33-year high with 1,300 infections across 38 states, mostly in unvaccinated individuals, prompting calls for vaccinations.
Measles cases in the United States have already reached a six-year high this year, data from Johns Hopkins University's outbreak response center showed, as a drop in vaccination rates causes a surge in the disease once eliminated from the country.