Measles Cases in U.S. Surge Past 2024 Total, Texas Outbreak Worsens

The CDC confirms 378 measles cases across 18 states, with Texas accounting for the majority and two deaths reported this year.

The U.S. has reported 378 confirmed measles cases across 18 states as of March 20, 2025, surpassing the 285 cases recorded in 2024.
Texas remains the epicenter of the outbreak, with 309 cases concentrated in the South Plains and Panhandle regions, primarily among unvaccinated individuals.
Two measles-related deaths have been confirmed this year, including a school-aged child in Texas and one individual in New Mexico, which is under investigation.
The CDC reports that 17% of cases have required hospitalization, with children under 5 years old facing the highest risk of severe complications.
Health officials are intensifying vaccination campaigns and combating misinformation to address declining immunization rates and prevent further spread.