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May 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Measles cases reach 1,024 in the US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 1,024 with infections confirmed in 30 states, according to new CDC data published Friday.
May 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
May 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Total of 1,001 measles cases confirmed in 30 states: CDC

The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the first time in five years, according to new data from the CDC published Friday.
May 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
May 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak from Mennonite community

Vaccination teams are part of an effort by health authorities across Mexico to contain the country’s biggest measles outbreak in decades
May 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Tarahumara Indigenous woman Gloria Vega, right, watches a neighbor wash clothes outside her home in Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Silva Rey)
May 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Measles cases surpass 900 in US, outbreaks in 6 states, CDC data shows

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new CDC data published Friday.
May 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
May 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Health officials report measles exposure from April Texas Rangers game

ABC News Medical Contributor Dr. Alok Patel has the latest on the uptick in measles cases throughout the U.S.
May 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Health officials report measles exposure from April Texas Rangers game
May 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Chicago resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport diagnosed with measles

As measles cases are on the rise in the United States, Chicago has reported the city's first case of the year.
May 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The bright colorful sun reflects off of the terminal building at Chicago's O'hare Airport in Illinois.
April 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM

How a small drop in vaccinations could lead to millions of US measles cases

Amid the spread of measles across the U.S., new research shows even a small uptick in measles, mumps, rubella vaccination could prevent millions of infections.
April 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is on display at the Lubbock Health Department, on Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
April 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM

Trump on the measles vaccine: 'I recommend it'

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump weighed in on the recent measles outbreak, recommending families get vaccinated against the disease.
April 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump weighed in on the recent measles outbreak, recommending families get vaccinated against the disease.
1 month ago

There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. Here's what you need to know.
1 month ago
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
1 month ago

Texas measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases with most among children, teens

The measles outbreak in western Texas has now reached 624 cases, according to new data published Tuesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
1 month ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Measles cases in the US continue to climb 

Multiple states have reported their first cases of measles in the year to date.  
1 month ago
Measles cases in the US continue to climb 
1 month ago

3 more states report their first measles cases of 2025

Louisiana, Virginia and Missouri all reported their first measles cases of 2025 this weekend.
1 month ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

US measles cases on rise

More than 800 measles cases have been reported in the United States -- nearly triple the number in all of last year.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US measles cases on rise
1 month ago

New measles numbers

The CDC confirms that there are at least 800 confirmed cases nationwide across 24 states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New measles numbers
1 month ago

Michigan reports first confirmed measles outbreak since 2019

Seven cases of measles have been confirmed in Michigan so far this year, according to state health officials.
1 month ago
A measles advisory is shown tacked to a bulletin board outside Gaines County Courthouse on April 9, 2025 in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.
1 month ago
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
1 month ago

Measles cases on the rise

The outbreak in the U.S. has risen to more than 700 cases, which is the most in six years, across at least 24 states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Measles cases on the rise
1 month ago

US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows

Measles cases have been confirmed in at least 24 states, CDC data shows.
1 month ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Dr. Alok Patel joins PRIME to talk measles, vaccines and Trump’s physical

News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with ABC News’ medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel about the growing number of measles cases, vaccines and President Trump’s physical exam.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Dr. Alok Patel joins PRIME to talk measles, vaccines and Trump’s physical
1 month ago

Over 700 measles cases across 24 states, marking highest number since 2019

The CDC has reported an increase of 105 cases since last week, with most infections found in people under age 19.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Over 700 measles cases across 24 states, marking highest number since 2019
1 month ago

RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
1 month ago
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a press conference while visiting the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 7, 2025.
1 month ago

RFK Jr. claims curve is flattening in Texas measles outbreak, but experts disagree

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.
1 month ago
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.
1 month ago

Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.
1 month ago
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, arrives at Reinlander Mennonite Church after a second measles death, April 6, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Measles cases in Texas surpass 500, with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 505 in the state, according to data published Tuesday.
1 month ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Latest on deadly measles outbreak

Measles cases in the U.S. have more than doubled compared to last year, with the vast majority reported in west Texas.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Latest on deadly measles outbreak
1 month ago

Second child dies of measles in Texas as RFK Jr. visit's state's outbreak epicenter

Texas health officials reported the second measles death of a child – an otherwise unvaccinated healthy eight-year-old girl.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Second child dies of measles in Texas as RFK Jr. visit's state's outbreak epicenter
1 month ago

Texas doctor discusses treating, seeing measles cases for first time

Texas Dr. Leila Myrick reacts to treating cases of measles in the state when it was something before the outbreak she had not learned much about during medical school.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Texas doctor discusses treating, seeing measles cases for first time
1 month ago

2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials

A second child in Texas has died with measles, according to state health officials.
1 month ago
A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)
1 month ago

Former top FDA vaccine official on US measles outbreak

Dr. Peter Marks, a top former FDA vaccine official, joined ABC News Live to discuss the ongoing outbreak of measles following the death of a second child in Texas.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former top FDA vaccine official on US measles outbreak
1 month ago

What to know as 2nd child dies of measles in Texas

Measles cases are confirmed in at least 21 states, with 642 cases nationwide. Texas is facing the worst outbreak of measles in 30 years.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What to know as 2nd child dies of measles in Texas
1 month ago

Second child measles death in Texas

ABC's Mireya Villarreal reported on the alarming measles outbreak in Texas, which is nearing 500 cases and last week claimed the life of a second child -- an unvaccinated 8-year-old girl.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Second child measles death in Texas
1 month ago

2nd child dies of measles in Texas

There are 607 confirmed measles cases across 21 states nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
1 month ago
2nd child dies of measles in Texas
1 month ago

Texas measles outbreak hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in 3 days

The measles outbreak in western Texas has hit 481 cases as 59 newly identified infections were confirmed over the last three days, according to new data published Friday.
1 month ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
1 month ago

Measles outbreak in Texas shows no sign of slowing

Seven young children at a day care center in Lubbock have been diagnosed with measles. One child was hospitalized.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Measles outbreak in Texas shows no sign of slowing
2 months ago

Measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down

The number of measles cases nationwide is climbing and doctors are urging the unvaccinated to get their shots.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down
2 months ago

Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed
2 months ago

Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 422, according to new data published Tuesday.
2 months ago
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
2 months ago

Texas measles outbreak is spreading beyond Mennonites: Officials

When Texas officials first discovered measles cases this year, they were among the Mennonite population. Now, officials say cases are spreading to other communities.
2 months ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
2 months ago

‘We are on track to have the worst measles outbreak of this century’: Dr. Jha

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator and dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with the Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha
2 months ago

Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 19 states

Plus, why Utah banned fluoride in public drinking water and the potential fallout from the FDA’s top vaccine official’s resignation.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 19 states
2 months ago

Texas now reporting 400 measles cases as some kids get sick from too much vitamin A

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400 cases amid reports of some children taking unhealthy amounts of vitamin A.
2 months ago
A member of the medical staff administers a dose of the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

US measles cases skyrocket

Texas is now reporting 400 measles cases with 41 people requiring hospitalization. The first cases in Texas were back in January.
2 months ago
VIDEO: US measles cases skyrocket
2 months ago

What to know about rare measles breakthrough cases as virus spreads across US

As measles spreads across the U.S., a few fully vaccinated people have contracted rare breakthrough cases. Here's what to know and why vaccination is still important.
2 months ago
A view shows MMR vaccine at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

Measles case confirmed in Washington, DC

A measles case was confirmed in a person who traveled to Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train, according to the D.C. Department of Health.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Measles case confirmed in Washington, DC
2 months ago

Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train

A measles case was confirmed in a person who traveled to Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train, according to the D.C. Department of Health.
2 months ago
An Amtrak train arrives at Union Station, Nov. 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train

Health officials are working to inform fellow passengers.
2 months ago
Health officials are working to inform fellow passengers.
2 months ago

Officials are working to increase measles vaccinations as cases rise across the US

State and local data shows that measles vaccination rates appear to be increasing in some areas of the U.S. that have been affected by outbreaks this year.
2 months ago
A member of the medical staff administers a dose of the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 new confirmed infections: Officials

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 327 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.
2 months ago
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas.
2 months ago

Nationwide measles cases now surpassing the number for all of last year

There are now more than 370 cases across the U.S. in 17 states, according to recent CDC data.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Nationwide measles cases now surpassing the number for all of last year
2 months ago

Measles cases on the rise

The state of Texas is now reporting 309 cases with one death, bringing the total of confirmed measles cases to 378 across 17 states.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Measles cases on the rise