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US measles cases surpass 2019 count

US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But in Gaines County, Texas, which was once the nation’s epicenter for measles activity, health officials said they are no longer seeing ongoing measles transmission.

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Kentucky confirms measles outbreak as US nears its highest case count in more than 30 years

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U.S. measles case count hits 33-year high — and Texas’ outbreak is to blame

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Measles cases in the U.S. reach highest levels in 33 years, CDC reports

Fourteen states have active outbreaks; four other states’ outbreaks have ended.

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What to know about measles and Long Island

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Fact Check Team: Measles cases in US hit record high as vaccination rates drop

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Measles Cases Have Surged To The Highest Level Since The Disease Was Eliminated In The US 25 Years Ago

At least 1,277 cases have been reported as of Monday, surpassing the previous record set in 2019, despite 2025 being only halfway over. View Entire Post ›

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Map Shows States Hit Hardest by Measles Outbreak as Cases Break Record

The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.

Measles cases are on the rise: How is Southern California faring?

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties have reported eight cases so far this year compared to 10 total in 2024.

Measles in the US reaches a 3-decade high

Not only do the disinformation campaign and politicization of public health threaten the gains made over the last six decades, they threaten the entire international effort to control these preventable diseases.

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Us Measles Cases Hit All-Time High After Disease Was Declared 'Eliminated'

U.S. measles cases hit 1,277—the worst outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, surpassing 2019's peak.

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US measles cases hit 6-year high at 1277 cases, Johns Hopkins data shows

Measles cases in the United States have already reached a six-year high this year, data from Johns Hopkins University's outbreak response center showed, as a drop in vaccination rates causes a surge in the disease once eliminated from the country.

Is US measles elimination status in danger as cases surge to record high in 2025?

The United States is witnessing a record surge in measles cases in 2025. Confirmed cases have crossed 1,200, exceeding the 2019 record. A major outbreak in West Texas is a key factor. The country risks losing its measles elimination status achieved in 2000.

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Measles cases in US hit new record since disease was declared eliminated in 2000

Ongoing outbreak we are seeing in the US underscores importance of maintaining adequate levels of measles vaccination,’ says head of US measles tracking project - Anadolu Ajansı

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First SC measles case of 2025 reported in Upstate: How many cases have there been in US?

News of the case was first shared by the South Carolina Department of Health, which said the person was exposed to the virus on an international trip.

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Measles cases in US reach all-time high after disease was declared 'eliminated': Check symptoms and prevention tips

US is seeing a surge in number of measles cases since the disease was declared "eliminated" in 2000. The US is seeing a worst outbreak of measles cases with 1,277 confirmed cases reported as of July 5.