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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 1,000 Amid Ongoing Outbreaks and Vaccination Concerns

The U.S. has reported over 1,000 measles cases, mainly in Texas, raising alarms about vaccination rates and public health.

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  1. The U.S. has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

    As the virus takes hold in U.S. communities with low vaccination rates, health experts fear that spread could stretch on for a year.

    The U.S. has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

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  2. The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

    As the virus takes hold in U.S. communities with low vaccination rates, health experts fear that spread could stretch on for a year.

    The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

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  3. Number of US Measles Cases Steadily Rising, Now Tops 1K

    The nationwide caseload is steadily rising with no end in sight.

    Number of US Measles Cases Steadily Rising, Now Tops 1K

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Updated: May 9th, 2025, 6:35 PM ET

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A surge in measles cases across the U.S. has surpassed 1,000, prominently affecting Texas with 709 confirmed cases. Deaths from the virus have occurred, particularly among unvaccinated children in Texas. Outbreaks are also reported in several other states, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Indiana, as health experts stress the importance of vaccination. Misconceptions about vaccine effects and fears linked to COVID-19 have contributed to lower vaccination rates, endangering community health as the virus remains highly contagious and preventable through vaccinations.

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  • The CDC reports over 1,000 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., primarily in Texas, where community factors such as low vaccination rates contribute to the outbreak.

  • Measles cases are spreading to neighboring states with low vaccination compliance, and public health experts are concerned about the long-term impact of vaccination declines.

  • Despite having been eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, the resurgence of the virus highlights the need for increased vaccination efforts to achieve herd immunity.

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