The U.S. has recorded 1,288 confirmed measles cases across 38 states as of Tuesday, the highest level since 1992, according to new CDC data. Texas leads with over 700 cases. This year has seen 27 outbreaks, with 88% of cases outbreak-associated. Three deaths have occurred, and 92% of those infected are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. The CDC notes a decrease in kindergarten vaccination coverage (from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to 92.7% in 2023-2024), leaving many at risk. Measles was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, meaning current cases are from abroad.
US measles cases hit highest level in more than 30 years, CDC data shows
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The U.S. has recorded 1,288 confirmed measles cases across 38 states as of Tuesday, the highest level since 1992, according to new CDC data. Texas leads with over 700 cases. This year has seen 27 outbreaks, with 88% of cases outbreak-associated. Three deaths have occurred, and 92% of those infected are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. The CDC notes a decrease in kindergarten vaccination coverage (from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to 92.7% in 2023-2024), leaving many at risk. Measles was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, meaning current cases are from abroad.
Trending- 1 2000: Measles officially eliminated from the United States.
- 2 2019: 1,274 measles cases reported in the U.S.
- 3 2019–2020 school year: US kindergartner vaccination coverage at 95.2%.
- 4 2023–2024 school year: US kindergartner vaccination coverage decreased to 92.7%.
- 5 2024: 285 measles cases reported in the U.S.
- 6 As of Tuesday, July 8, 2025: 1,288 confirmed measles cases reported in 38 states.
- 7 Wednesday, July 9, 2025: CDC releases new data on measles cases.
- 1,288 confirmed measles cases and 27 outbreaks across 38 states.
- Three deaths attributed to measles.
- 13% of cases requiring hospitalization, particularly among children under five.
- Increased risk of further measles spread due to decreased herd immunity.
What: The number of measles cases in the U.S. has reached its highest level in over 30 years, with 1,288 confirmed cases across 38 states.
When: As of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (data released Wednesday, July 9, 2025).
Where: Across 38 states in the U.S., with Texas leading in cases.
Why: A decrease in measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners has reduced community immunity, making the population more susceptible to outbreaks from imported cases.
How: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) compiled and released new data showing the confirmed cases, outbreaks, and vaccination status, highlighting the impact of decreased vaccination rates.