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Kansas, North Dakota, New Jersey record more measles cases

The new cases are part of a national surge fueled by multiple factors, including a large outbreak in West Texas, illnesses related to international travel, and a growing number of unvaccinated people. 

Lisa Schnirring

US measles cases reach new post-elimination high

So far this year, 1,288 cases have been reported from 39 states, and 88% have been part of 27 outbreaks. 

Lisa Schnirring
boy with measles

More measles outbreaks put US total within single digits of modern-day record

With brisk activity in Canada, Mexico, and the US, cases in the Americas region are up 29-fold compared to a year ago.

Lisa Schnirring
measles teen

New Mexico, Texas confirm more measles cases

New Mexico reported more infections from a county where an outbreak was reported at a jail.

Lisa Schnirring

Kentucky, Utah report more measles cases

For the 2024-25 school year, only 87% of Kentucky kindergartners were fully vaccinated against measles.

Stephanie Soucheray

Measles outbreak strikes New Mexico jail as US total climbs

The announcement comes a week after New Mexico officials reported measles in a wastewater sample collected in the area, hinting of an undiagnosed infection.

Lisa Schnirring
prison hallway

Measles cases confirmed in Washington, Virginia

Washington state has now recorded 10 measles cases in 2025. 

Stephanie Soucheray

CDC vaccine panel recommends avoiding thimerosal in flu vaccines

Also, the group recommends Merck's RSV preventive for babies and weighs in on the upcoming season's flu vaccines.

Lisa Schnirring
flu vaccine vial

North Carolina, Oregon confirm first measles cases

Also, Utah now has 3 measles cases in unvaccinated adults.

Stephanie Soucheray

Washington, Michigan confirm more measles cases

The initial patient in Michigan's outbreak was exposed to a sick out-of-state traveler.

Lisa Schnirring

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