Measles cases hit highest U.S. levels in 33 years
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The United States has recorded 1,288 measles cases so far this year, the highest total in 33 years, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data out Wednesday. Just over halfway through 2025,
Of the 1,288 measles cases nationwide, a majority of them come from Texas. The Lone Star state's 753 confirmed cases are the most among the other 30-plus states with cases, according to CDC data. New Mexico's 95 cases are the second-highest in the nation, followed by Kansas' 87 cases.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( K C AU) — Cases of measles continue to increase across the country, including right here in Siouxland. South Dakota officials have now recorded 12 cases of the virus, and one hospitalization from the disease. Last month, the state reported just four cases.
Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.
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There have been 1,277 confirmed cases of measles this year, which has eclipsed 2019 to become the highest annual total since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. And there is still half
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The United States has reported more cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992. The majority of this year's cases stem from the Texas outbreak.