Measles

A preventable crisis, measles, makes a dangerous comeback.

In a continuing trend from the last several years, a record number of families are opting out of vaccines.

FDA leadership says they expect more testing for COVID-19 vaccines and that they generate antibody titers in people in order for vaccines to be considered for approval.

US outbreaks account for 93% of cases, North Dakota sees first case since 2011, and the Americas Region reports over 2,300 infections.

The agencies are calling for sustained investments in immunization efforts in the midst of increasing case numbers rising for diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and others.

US cases already surged 210% in 2025, while ECDC reported a 786% increase in Europe, with 35,212 cases in 2024.

Ninety-four percent of cases were tied to 10 outbreaks, Texas leading with 624 cases, while Michigan and Montana reported the first outbreaks since 2019 and 1990, respectively.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are now 7 outbreaks.

A child who was not vaccinated succumbed to measles pulmonary failure. Additionally, increased cases and hospitalizations continue to grow greatly in the state.

Ohio is now dealing with an outbreak, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports nearly 500 total cases in the US.

Kansas now has an outbreak with at least 10 confirmed cases with an expectation from the state's health officials that there will be more.

Cases in the US continue to increase, and a new analysis shows 2024 was the highest year for measles cases in Europe in 25 years.