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Over 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the US in 2025, marking the second highest yearly total since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. A large multi-state outbreak, primarily in West Texas, is driving the surge, with underreporting suspected. This surpasses the yearly average of 180 cases since 2000 and approaches the 1,274 cases reported in 2019. The CDC reports 935 cases, with a 13% hospitalization rate and three deaths. At least twelve outbreaks are underway across various states.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.