US EditionUS measles count now tops 1,200 cases; Iowa has outbreak
- In 2025, measles cases have surged across 35 states in the United States, with 1,197 confirmed infections reported as of June 12.
- The measles outbreak, which started early this year in the western region of Texas, continues primarily among those who are unvaccinated, as vaccination coverage has dropped below the recommended 95% level.
- Iowa reported six measles cases this year, including three new unvaccinated cases in Johnson County linked to an infected child exposed internationally, with all patients currently stable at home.
- Health officials report that the MMR vaccine is 97% effective, yet vaccination coverage among Iowa’s two-year-olds stands at only 84%, which is significantly below the 95% threshold recommended by the CDC to avoid measles outbreaks.
- Health officials emphasize that vaccination remains the best protection, and more cases are expected predominantly in unvaccinated people, though even vaccinated individuals can contract measles.
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