U.S. Measles Cases Surge to 800 Across 24 States

Measles cases in the United States have surged to 800 in 2025, spanning 24 states and representing a nearly threefold increase compared to last year. The CDC reports that 88 new cases were recorded in the past week alone, with Texas accounting for the largest outbreak and two child deaths confirmed, while a third in New Mexico is under investigation. Most cases (94–96%) are associated with outbreaks and involve individuals who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. Hospitalization has occurred in about 11% of cases, including a significant number of children under five. Health officials warn that if current trends continue, this year could see the highest number of measles cases since 1992, threatening the nation’s measles elimination status. Experts attribute the rise to insufficient vaccination advocacy and misinformation about treatments.