The United States is now facing its worst measles outbreak since the early 1990s. The CDC reports 1,288 confirmed cases as of July 9, 2025, surpassing the 2019 total of 1,274 cases. The last time the country saw more cases was in 1992, when more than 2,100 people fell ill. This surge threatens America’s measles elimination status, a milestone reached in 2000 when widespread vaccination made the disease rare. Among current cases, 92% are in people who never got vaccinated or don’t know if they did. “We’re seeing a lot more measles transmission than we are used to,” says Caitlin … Continue reading US Measles Cases Hit 1,288: Highest in 33 Years with 92% Among Unvaccinated as Vaccination Rates Drop Below 95%