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U.S. Measles Outbreak Tops 600 Cases, Texas Remains Epicenter

The outbreak, driven by low vaccination rates and misinformation, has led to two deaths and 56 hospitalizations, with Gaines County, Texas, reporting the highest concentration of cases.

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 01: One year-old River Jacobs is held by his mother, Caitlin Fuller, while he receives an MMR vaccine from Raynard Covarrubio, at a vaccine clinic put on by Lubbock Public Health Department on March 1, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Cases of Measles are on the rise in West Texas as over 150 confirmed case have been seen with one confirmed death.(Photo by Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
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Tiny Tots U Learning Academy in Lubbock, Texas.

Overview

  • The United States has confirmed 607 measles cases across 20 states in 2025, surpassing the entirety of last year's case count.
  • Texas accounts for 481 cases, with Gaines County reporting 315, making it the epicenter of the outbreak.
  • Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, highlighting the impact of declining vaccination rates.
  • Two deaths have been reported: an unvaccinated child in Texas and an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico.
  • Public health officials are emphasizing vaccination as the most effective prevention, but misinformation and vaccine hesitancy continue to hinder containment efforts.