U.S. Reports Over 900 Measles Cases Across 29 States

The United States is experiencing a significant resurgence of measles, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirming over 900 cases so far this year—more than triple the total reported last year. The majority of cases are among unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, and outbreaks have been recorded in at least 29 states, with Texas accounting for the largest share. Several states, including Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas, are reporting active outbreaks defined as three or more related cases. Hospitalizations have occurred in about 13% of cases, mostly affecting those under age 19, and at least three deaths have been reported. Experts attribute the outbreaks to declining vaccination rates and warn that the highly contagious virus could continue to spread, especially in communities with low immunization coverage. The CDC and health experts emphasize that vaccination with two doses of the MMR vaccine remains the best protection against measles.