Measles Outbreak Escalates Across North America, Surpassing 1,500 Cases

Ontario and Texas are epicenters of the crisis, with fatalities and rising hospitalizations highlighting vaccination gaps.

Ontario has reported 816 measles cases, including 155 new infections in the past week, with 61 hospitalizations, primarily among unvaccinated children.
In the U.S., confirmed cases have reached 712 across 24 states, with Texas accounting for 541 cases and two child fatalities.
Public health officials in Texas and Ontario are intensifying vaccination campaigns as immunization gaps drive the spread of the disease.
The outbreaks have prompted travel advisories, including one from New York state urging residents to vaccinate before traveling to Ontario.
Experts warn that the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status due to the rapid spread and continued importation of cases.