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The US Is Having Its Worst Year for Measles in More than 30 Years

UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – The outbreak, driven by declining vaccination rates and anti-vaccine sentiment, has caused over 1,200 cases and 155 hospitalizations, risking the loss of the U.S. measles elimination status, CDC says.

  • The United States is experiencing its worst year for measles in over 30 years with 1,288 confirmed cases as of mid-2025 across 38 states.
  • This resurgence follows declining vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic and outbreaks starting five months ago in undervaccinated Mennonite communities in West Texas.
  • Measles cases have spread to at least 14 states with three deaths reported—two children in Texas and one adult in New Mexico—and dozens hospitalized.
  • The vaccine protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella is about 97% effective after two doses; however, only 92.7% of U.S. kindergarten students were vaccinated in the 2023-2024 school year, falling short of the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks.
  • Public health experts warn that without increased vaccination and investment, the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status, which would mark a serious setback for disease control.
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FOX16 broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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