Overview
- Johns Hopkins data show 1,277 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. as of July 5, surpassing the 2019 total with months still to go
- Texas accounts for over 60% of infections, with roughly 790 cases recorded, while at least 27 outbreaks span 38 states
- The outbreak has led to 155 hospitalizations and three fatalities, all among unvaccinated individuals
- MMR vaccination coverage has fallen below the 95% threshold for the fourth consecutive year, undermining herd immunity
- Health authorities warn that sustained transmission could end the U.S. measles elimination milestone and are urging early-dose and emergency vaccination drives