Mass. doctor on vaccine myths, measles outbreak, COVID boosters
- The United States is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with 712 cases confirmed across 25 jurisdictions in 2025.
- Lapses in vaccination rates and a weakened public health infrastructure have fueled the current measles outbreak.
- Texas is the epicenter, reporting 541 cases and two deaths in unvaccinated children, with Gaines County reporting 355 cases.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Stated that the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles.
- The measles outbreak has led to three deaths and 57 hospitalizations in Texas, raising concerns about maintaining measles elimination status.
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
U.S. measles cases have topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and…

US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019: CDC
Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2019, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. There are now 712 confirmed measles cases across 24 states, an increase of 105 cases from the prior week, the CDC said. There were 1,274 reported cases in all of 2019. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Co…
US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019: CDC - Everett Post
(NEW YORK) — The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2019, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. There are now 712 confirmed measles cases across 24 states, an increase of 105 cases from the prior week, the CDC said. There were 1,274 reported cases in all of 2019. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. The po…
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