According to data released by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation on Monday, the U.S. has recorded 1,277 measles cases as of July 4 — the highest annual tally since 1992 and surpassing the previous record of 1,274 cases set in 2019.

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Contemporary Pediatrics

According to data released by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation on Monday, the U.S. has recorded 1,277 measles cases as of July 4 — the highest annual tally since 1992 and surpassing the previous record of 1,274 cases set in 2019.

Texas leads the outbreak with 790 confirmed cases, including major clusters in Gaines County (414 cases), Terry County (60 cases), and Lubbock County (53 cases). The outbreak primarily affects Mennonite communities with low vaccination rates.

Washington Post

Texas leads the outbreak with 790 confirmed cases, including major clusters in Gaines County (414 cases), Terry County (60 cases), and Lubbock County (53 cases). The outbreak primarily affects Mennonite communities with low vaccination rates.

Approximately 92% of measles cases occurred in people who were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status, while only 4% had received one MMR dose and 4% had received two doses, according to CDC data through July 2.

Approximately 92% of measles cases occurred in people who were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status, while only 4% had received one MMR dose and 4% had received two doses, according to CDC data through July 2.

Three people have died from measles-related complications in 2025, including two unvaccinated children in Texas and one man in New Mexico, compared to only three measles deaths reported between 2001 and 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

BostonGlobe.com

Three people have died from measles-related complications in 2025, including two unvaccinated children in Texas and one man in New Mexico, compared to only three measles deaths reported between 2001 and 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The outbreak has resulted in 155 hospitalizations out of 1,267 reported cases through July 2, with hospitalization rates highest among children under 5 years at 21%, while cases have been confirmed across 38 states and the District of Columbia.

Beckershospitalreview

The outbreak has resulted in 155 hospitalizations out of 1,267 reported cases through July 2, with hospitalization rates highest among children under 5 years at 21%, while cases have been confirmed across 38 states and the District of Columbia.

National MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have declined from above 95% in 2019 to under 93% currently, falling below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, as anti-vaccine sentiment has reportedly grown following the coronavirus pandemic.

National MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have declined from above 95% in 2019 to under 93% currently, falling below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, as anti-vaccine sentiment has reportedly grown following the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas leads the outbreak with 790 confirmed cases, including major clusters in Gaines County with 414 cases, Terry County with 60 cases, and Lubbock County with 53 cases, with the outbreak primarily affecting Mennonite communities with low vaccination rates.</span

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Texas leads the outbreak with 790 confirmed cases, including major clusters in Gaines County with 414 cases, Terry County with 60 cases, and Lubbock County with 53 cases, with the outbreak primarily affecting Mennonite communities with low vaccination rates.

Approximately 92% of measles cases occurred in people who were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status, while only 4% had received one MMR dose and 4% had received two doses, according to CDC data through July 2.</span

BBC News #

Three people have died from measles-related complications in 2025, including two unvaccinated children in Texas and one man in New Mexico, compared to only three measles deaths reported between 2001 and 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</span

BostonGlobe.com #

The outbreak has resulted in 155 hospitalizations out of 1,267 reported cases through July 2, with hospitalization rates highest among children under 5 years at 21%, while cases have been confirmed across 38 states and the District of Columbia.</span

Beckershospitalreview #

National MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have declined from above 95% in 2019 to under 93% currently, falling below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, as anti-vaccine sentiment has grown following the coronavirus pandemic.</span

National MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have declined from above 95% in 2019 to under 93% currently, falling below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, as anti-vaccine sentiment has grown following the coronavirus pandemic.

The current outbreak highlights legitimate concerns about vaccine mandates and medical freedom. Many families are making informed choices about their children's healthcare based on personal beliefs and community values. Public health officials should focus on education rather than coercion to address vaccination concerns.

The current outbreak highlights legitimate concerns about vaccine mandates and medical freedom. Many families are making informed choices about their children's healthcare based on personal beliefs and community values. Public health officials should focus on education rather than coercion to address vaccination concerns.

The Daily Beast

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American Measles Cases Just Broke a Dark Record as Outbreaks Surge

Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high

US Measles Cases Hit 33-Year High with 1,277 Infections

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This measles outbreak is a predictable consequence of declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy. Communities with low immunization coverage create dangerous pockets where highly contagious diseases can spread rapidly. The 92% unvaccinated rate among cases indicates that vaccines are effective when people receive them.

This measles outbreak is a predictable consequence of declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy. Communities with low immunization coverage create dangerous pockets where highly contagious diseases can spread rapidly. The 92% unvaccinated rate among cases indicates that vaccines are effective when people receive them.

U.S. measles cases reach 33-year high as outbreaks spread

US measles cases reach new record high since eradication declaration in 2000

The current outbreak highlights legitimate concerns about vaccine mandates and medical freedom. Many families are making informed choices about their children's healthcare based on personal beliefs and community values. Public health officials should prioritize education over coercion to address vaccination concerns.

The current outbreak highlights legitimate concerns about vaccine mandates and medical freedom. Many families are making informed choices about their children's healthcare based on personal beliefs and community values. Public health officials should prioritize education over coercion to address vaccination concerns.

US Measles Cases Hit 33-Year High with 1,277 Infections

US Measles Cases Hit 33-Year High with 1,277 Infections

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