A measles outbreak in the southwestern US has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.
Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
Measles cases are rising in rural West Texas, with over 150 infections and one child’s death. The CDC is assisting in controlling the outbreak. Measles spreads through the air and mainly affects unvaccinated people.
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now on the ground in that state to respond. The agency posted on X that it’s partnering with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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As of March 8, 245 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. According to the CDC, there have been three outbreaks in 2025.
Since the start of the year, measles cases in the US have increased by 58, bringing the total to 222 cases across 12 states, the CDC reported. Of these confirmed cases, 38 approximately 17% have resulted in hospitalization.
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