Measles Outbreak in U.S. Reaches 483 Cases, Texas at the Epicenter

Health officials intensify vaccination efforts as cases surge 70% above 2024 levels, with unvaccinated children most affected.

The U.S. has reported 483 measles cases across 19 states in 2025, with Texas accounting for 87% of infections.
One death and 70 hospitalizations have been confirmed, highlighting the severe risks of the disease, particularly for unvaccinated individuals.
Declining vaccination rates, exacerbated by pandemic-related disruptions, are fueling the resurgence of measles globally and in the U.S.
Health authorities are urging the public to ensure they are fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine to achieve 99% protection.
Genome analysis confirms the outbreak strain in Texas as wild type genotype D8, unrelated to the vaccine strain, dispelling misinformation about vaccine-related causes.