The Latest Breaking News from Measles

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

The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Measles Roars Back In The US, Topping 1,000 Cases

The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Mexico grapples with measles outbreak amid misinformation and distrust of authorities

Mexico’s current outbreak began in March and has killed one person so far

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Measles cases on the up in Europe. Where are the highest and the lowest numbers?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2025

Measles in Europe: Tracking cases of one of the world's most contagious diseases in 2025

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

Measles explained: What are the symptoms and how long does the vaccine last?

ANALYSIS: Experts have answered six key questions as measles outbreaks occur across the world

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

The MMR vaccine doesn’t contain ‘aborted fetus debris’, as RFK Jr has claimed. Here’s the science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States’ top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains “aborted fetus debris” and “DNA particles”.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier advances in the Texas House

As the state faces a multimillion dollar measles outbreak in West Texas, the House Public Health Committee passes HB 1586 along party lines.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025