US EditionThe US Is Having Its Worst Year for Measles in More than 30 Years
UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – At least 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed this year across 38 states, with 155 hospitalizations and three deaths linked to declining vaccination rates, officials said.
- The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year in over 30 years, with 1,288 cases confirmed nationwide as of July 16, 2025.
- This increase comes after measles vaccination rates dropped throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the current outbreaks began in communities with low vaccination coverage in West Texas.
- Cases have spread to 38 states, with active outbreaks in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and others, and three deaths have occurred—all in unvaccinated individuals.
- Experts note that the two-dose MMR vaccine is 97% effective, but vaccination coverage near 95% is needed to prevent spread, while some regions like Gaines County have only 82%.
- Public health officials warn losing elimination status would be a major setback, as measles transmission shows no clear end without improved vaccination efforts.
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