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Measles cases in the U.S. hit 1,288, the highest in more than 30 years
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.
Measles cases in the US are higher now than they’ve been since the 1990s
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. is currently experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than 30 years, according to the Associated Press. On Wednesday, the CDC said the 2025 case count has surpassed the 2019 count, when there were 1,274 cases for the year.
Measles cases in the US this year have been the highest since 1992, latest CDC data shows
The number of reported measles cases is officially the highest in 2025 since 1992, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.So far this year, there have been a reported 1,
Measles cases hit highest level since it was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000
Measles cases have been reported by 39 states and jurisdictions in the United States, the worst outbreak since 2019.
U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports
The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.
U.S. Measles Cases Climb to 33-Year High
Cases have reached the highest yearly total since 1992 in less than seven months, and vaccination rates for kindergartners have fallen nationally.
Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high
It is the latest milestone in the ongoing outbreak of a disease that was once thought to be eliminated in the US.
US measles cases at highest level since it was declared eliminated
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. reached 1,288, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Wednesday, the highest number since 1992.
US Measles Cases Climb to Highest Level in Three Decades
Halfway through 2025, the US’s total annual measles cases have reached a level not seen in more than three decades.
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high
More than 1,200 measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. Most cases are in Texas, which accounts for about 2 out of 3 reported infections, according to an NBC News tally of state health departments.
U.S. measles cases highest since disease eliminated
The United States has broken its record for the highest number of measles cases in the country since the disease was eliminated in 2000.
U.S. measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak
This year is the worst for measles spread in the U.S. since 1991. The news comes as Missouri has become the 18th state with ...
Measles cases reach highest level since disease was 'eliminated' in US
Health experts say the true case count may be higher. Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but if cases ...
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Measles update: Texas outbreak stalls, U.S. case count reaches a 30-year high, and Mexico expands vaccination
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported no new measles cases linked to the West Texas outbreak this week.
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US measles cases reach new post-elimination high
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported 21 more measles cases from the past week, pushing the ...
Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease
While measles symptoms typically resolve in a few weeks, the virus can cause pneumonia, making it difficult for patients, ...
The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and ...
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles ...
US measles cases hit 6-year high at 1277 cases, Johns Hopkins data shows
Johns Hopkins’ data showed 790 confirmed cases in Texas — the epicenter of the current measles outbreak — while 95 cases were ...