What to know about U.S. measles outbreaks: This SC neighbor is reporting cases
While there are usually cases and even minor outbreaks reported yearly, the 2025 outbreak is on track to be the largest in six years.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans, experts say. Measles has been spreading across the U.S. for the last several weeks, sickening people in at least nine states amid a growing outbreak in western Texas.
Kennedy said measles outbreaks ‘not unusual.’ Here’s what the data says
Public health experts said that although it’s true we have measles cases in the U.S. every year, the latest outbreak is concerning.
Measles outbreak 2025: What about Florida? What to know about cases, vaccination
Here’s what to know about the current measles outbreak, how common the measles is in the U.S., how it spreads and what the symptoms and treatment are.
More than 160 measles cases reported in 10 states
Texas now has 146 reported cases of measles statewide. Officials in San Antonio warn hundreds, if not thousands of people may have been exposed to a single infected patient. Doctors say the best protection against infection is vaccination.
RFK Jr. Says Ending Measles Outbreak Is Priority
Kennedy Jr. said ending the measles outbreak in Texas is a top priority for him and listed the steps his agency had taken to combat the spread of disease, including supporting the state’s vaccine efforts.
Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more ...
Measles cases in western Texas rise to 146, possibly spreading to other areas
The number of confirmed measles cases in western Texas grew to 146, and it is possibly spreading to the central part of the ...
1st measles death reported in Texas outbreak that's left over 140 people infected. The highly contagious virus explained.
A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died, state health officials said this week. It marks the first death ...
US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak ...
Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead
Twenty-five years after the disease was declared “eliminated” in the U.S., cases are rising again, with a Texas outbreak now ...