Summary
The United States has reported over 2,000 measles cases in 2025, the highest in more than 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This increase might lead to the U.S. losing its measles "elimination status" by January 2026. Many of these cases are linked to outbreaks in communities with low vaccination rates.
Key Facts
- Over 2,000 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. in 2025.
- The CDC is concerned the U.S. might lose its measles "elimination status."
- 87% of cases originated from 50 outbreaks across the country.
- Most of those infected were either not vaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.
- Texas reported the most cases at 803, followed by Arizona with 187 and North Carolina with 156.
- In 2024, there were only 285 confirmed measles cases.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been spreading misleading information about measles vaccines.
