/ en Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:12:58 -0500 Fri, 06 Jun 25 14:42:28 -0500 /news/headline/2025-06-06-measles-cases-surpass-1100 <p>There have been 1,168 confirmed cases of measles across 33 states as of June 6 this year, according to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">latest data</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year鈥檚 figure is more than four times higher than the 2024 total of 285 cases. There have been 17 outbreaks this year, and 89% of confirmed cases (1,040 of 1,168) are outbreak-associated. The vaccination status of 95% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥� </p> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:42:28 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-06-03-mmr-vaccination-rates-declined-78-2019-study-finds <p>A <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2834892" target="_blank">JAMA study</a> published June 3 found that of 2,237 counties across the U.S., 78% reported declines in vaccination rates for measles, mumps and rubella from 2019 through 2024. The study said that measles is likely to return to endemic levels in the U.S. if MMR vaccination rates continue to decline.  <br> <br>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released <a href="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe" target="_blank">guidance</a> May 28 advising all international travelers to be vaccinated against measles. As of May 29, there have been 1,088 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. this year, according to CDC <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">data</a>. There were 285 in 2024. So far in 2025, cases have been reported by 32 states. The vaccination status of 96% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:33:37 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-05-16-us-1024-measles-cases <p>There have been 1,024 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S. so far in 2025, according to the latest <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">data</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases have been reported by 30 states, and there have been 14 outbreaks. Most cases (947 of 1,024) are outbreak-associated. The vaccination status of 96% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥� There were 285 confirmed measles cases in 2024. </p> Fri, 16 May 2025 14:45:26 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-05-09-us-surpasses-1000-measles-cases <p>There have been 1,001 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S. so far in 2025, according to the latest <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html">data</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases have been reported by 30 states and there have been 14 outbreaks. Most cases (928 of 1,001) are outbreak-associated. The vaccination status of 96% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p> Fri, 09 May 2025 15:27:31 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-05-02-cdc-says-us-935-measles-cases <p>The U.S. has had 935 confirmed cases of measles so far this year, according to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html">latest data</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases have been reported by 29 states, with <a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-2025">Texas reporting</a> the most at 683 鈥� a 20% increase from last week. There have been 12 outbreaks, and 93% of confirmed cases (869 of 935) are outbreak-associated. The vaccination status of 96% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p> Fri, 02 May 2025 15:02:29 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-04-25-cdc-us-measles-cases-884-mmr-vaccine-essential-prevent-outbreaks <p>There have been 884 confirmed cases of measles nationwide so far this year, with cases reported by 29 states, according to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">latest data</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been 11 outbreaks, and 93% of confirmed cases (820 of 884) are outbreak-associated. The vaccination status of 97% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p><p>The CDC April 24 released a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7414a1.htm" target="_blank">report</a> that said increasing national and local measles, mumps and rubella vaccination coverage is essential to preventing measles cases and outbreaks. The report also said that cases this year are the second highest in 25 years. A JAMA <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2833361" target="_blank">study</a> also released April 24 found that measles could become endemic again within another 25 years if current childhood vaccination rates remain the same.</p> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:44:04 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-04-18-measles-cases-reach-800-nationwide <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 18 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">announced</a> there have been 800 reported cases of measles across the country this year. Twenty-four states have reported cases and there have been 10 outbreaks. Most cases (94%) have been outbreak-associated. </p><p>Texas, which has the largest outbreak of any state, April <a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-2025" target="_blank">reported</a> a total of 597 cases. Michigan also reported an <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/newsroom/2025/04/17/measles-outbreak" target="_blank">outbreak</a> yesterday 鈥� the state鈥檚 first since 2019 鈥� with three cases. CDC data shows that 11% of all cases have been hospitalized. The vaccination status of 96% of all cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:05:37 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-04-11-us-measles-cases-surpass-700 <p>There have been 712 confirmed cases of measles reported by 25 states so far this year, according to the latest figures <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html">released</a> April 11 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said 93% of those cases (660 of 712) are outbreak-associated and 11% of cases have been hospitalized. The vaccination status of 97% of cases is classified as 鈥渦nvaccinated or unknown.鈥�</p> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:54:00 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-04-08-cdc-sends-health-care-providers-recommendations-measles-treatment <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 8 sent an <a href="https://m.emailupdates.cdc.gov/rest/head/mirrorPage/@L7wDyKVoKVDcESba130QuGpjSPzUGlzdLj_-zpUpjfp2ALFRLwrID6oZgvFniJCSQ1soNhU4dEmoThSEa7qpP3oMyR9N7UMeGFgS2m6jTrd3WbR7.html" target="_blank">alert</a> to health care providers on measles prevention and treatment. The agency said that risk remains low for most individuals across the U.S. and that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best way to protect against the disease. </p> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:58:50 -0500 Measles /news/headline/2025-04-07-second-child-dies-texas-measles-outbreak <p>A second Texas child died from measles April 3 amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services <a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/texas-announces-second-death-measles-outbreak">announced</a> April 6. The child was not vaccinated and had no reported underlying conditions, the agency said. The latest death follows a child that <a href="/news/headline/2025-02-26-texas-child-first-death-measles-outbreak-state">died Feb. 26</a>. An unvaccinated adult in New Mexico that died in <a href="https://www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2025/3/?view=2188">March</a> also tested positive for measles after their death, but measles was not confirmed as the official cause of death. As of April 4, there have been 481 confirmed cases of measles in Texas since late January, with most occurring in children. <br> <br>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 4 announced there were 607 confirmed cases across the nation so far this year, with the vaccination status of 97% of cases classified as "unvaccinated or unknown." <br> <br>In a <a href="https://x.com/SecKennedy/status/1908967854394982414">statement</a> posted on X, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is 鈥渢he most effective way to prevent the spread of measles.鈥� The CDC in March deployed officials to Texas to assist local efforts on the outbreak, and Kennedy said yesterday that CDC officials have been redeployed to the state. </p> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:16:28 -0500 Measles