Measles Outbreak Hits 11 US States With 935 Cases; Texas Reports 702, Deaths in US and Mexico

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Updated May 8, 2025, 04:17 AM

The United States is experiencing a measles outbreak with confirmed cases in at least 11 states, including North Dakota, Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 935 cases nationwide so far this year, more than triple the total for all of 2024. Texas is the epicenter, with 702 cases across 29 counties and two deaths among unvaccinated children. New Mexico has reported 67 cases and one adult death. North Dakota has nine cases in Williams County, with exposures at schools and Walmart, marking its first cases since 2011. Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, and Tennessee are also affected. Los Angeles County has reported its fourth case of the year, involving an international visitor, with exposures in healthcare facilities. Illinois has confirmed two new cases. Additional cases have been reported in Denton County, St. Louis, and Austin, where an El Paso resident was infectious while visiting a barbecue restaurant in late April. Manitoba, Canada, continues to see its outbreak grow, with 10 confirmed and 4 probable cases, and Nova Scotia has reported its first case since 2023. Argentina has registered 26 cases. In Mexico, 922 cases have been reported in 32 municipalities. The outbreaks are linked to declining vaccination rates, increased international travel, and misinformation about vaccines. The CDC notes that 96% of confirmed U.S. cases are in unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals. Health authorities are urging the public to ensure vaccinations are current, particularly before travel. Globally, measles cases are rising, with significant outbreaks in Europe and Asia. The World Health Organization reports an elevenfold increase in infections in the Americas compared to 2023. The MMR vaccine remains 97% effective in preventing measles and its complications.

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KAMR Local 4 News

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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first case of measles in Curry County, involving an infant too young to be vaccinated, health officials announced Tuesday. https://t.co/VSrrV2h1Cs

Capital México

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📣🦠 In view of the increase in cases of measles in Canada and the United States, the Ministry of Health issued a preventive warning for people who plan to travel to either of these two nations. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 https://t.co/1ySwnvZccY

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