Summary
This year, the United States has reported 1,288 measles cases, the most in 33 years, primarily due to an outbreak in Texas. Measles cases pose a risk of losing the U.S. "elimination" status unless vaccination rates improve.
Key Facts
- The U.S. reported 1,288 measles cases in 2025, the highest since 1992.
- A major outbreak in Texas accounts for 753 cases.
- Three people have died from measles in the U.S. this year.
- 155 individuals have been hospitalized due to the disease.
- The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000, meaning it no longer constantly spread over a year.
- Vaccination rates for kindergarteners in the U.S. have decreased to 92.7%.
- A 95% vaccination rate is needed to prevent measles outbreaks effectively.
- The CDC continues to promote MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines to combat measles spread.
