Feb 21, 2025 · Measles is an airborne, extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness. Before the measles vaccine was introduced, an estimated 48,000 people were hospitalized and 400–500 people died in the United States each year. Measles is not a seasonal virus.

5 days ago · Measles outbreaks are occurring globally, particularly in Asia, which means that there is an increased likelihood of cases among unvaccinated travelers returning to the U.S., which we saw in the February 19 case of an Orange County, California resident returning from Asia. Vaccination remains the best defense against measles infection.

4 days ago · What we know about the measles death reported in Texas 04:01. Measles cases popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child, are prompting ...

1 day ago · The measles outbreak in Texas is a call to action for all of us to reaffirm our commitment to public health. By working together -- parents, healthcare providers, community leaders, and government officials, we can prevent future outbreaks and protect the health of our nation. Under my leadership, HHS is and will always be committed to radical ...

8 hours ago · A measles outbreak that has spread over a swath of West Texas, killing one child, shows no signs of slowing, according to data released on Tuesday by state health officials.

5 days ago · While measles-related deaths declined slightly in 2023, the number of outbreaks increased. Major outbreaks took place in 57 countries in 2023, including India and Indonesia, Russia, Yemen and Iraq. The largest number of cases in 2023 was 311,500 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Feb 18, 2025 · The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties. The state health department said Tuesday that 18 people are hospitalized. Measles cases in neighboring eastern New Mexico stayed steady at nine.

Jan 23, 2024 · Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. International travel, coupled with declining...

Feb 13, 2025 · In 2023, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles. Right now, measles outbreaks are happening in every region of the world. Anyone who is not protected against measles can get measles while abroad and easily spread it …

14 hours ago · The largest of the outbreaks is in West Texas, where the total number of people diagnosed with measles grew to 146 on Friday. An unvaccinated child in the region died last week. It was the first ...