U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker
Summary
Measles cases in the U.S. have risen this year to 2,295, surpassing last year's total and reaching the highest number in 35 years. Most cases are among unvaccinated people, raising concerns about the country’s ability to keep measles eliminated.Key Facts
- The current measles case count is 2,295, the highest since 1991.
- Measles elimination status in the U.S. will be reviewed in November.
- The majority of measles cases occur in unvaccinated individuals.
- Vaccination rates need to stay above 95% to maintain herd immunity, which protects the community.
- States with the most cases include South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
- The CDC reported 2,260 confirmed cases as of July 16, with 34 new outbreaks this year.
- Measles symptoms include cough, fever, eye irritation, and rash, with possible serious complications.
- Some top U.S. health positions remain unfilled amid the outbreak, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now supports MMR vaccination as the best prevention.
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