Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the success of vaccination efforts. However, with subsequent outbreaks in 2018 and 2019, measles spread across the country in huge numbers. This year, we are seeing another major measles outbreak in the US, with over 453 cases spread across various states.
As of now, Texas has reported over 400 cases, New Mexico reported 44, and Oklahoma reported nine, with seven confirmed and two probable.
