United States has reported a total of 1,288 cases of measles as of 2025, which is the largest outbreak since 1992, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Image: AP)
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Washington, DC, along with 38 states, has reported cases of the outbreak, which is primarily concentrated in Texas. The state has recorded over 750 cases, resulting in three deaths - two unvaccinated children in Texas and one adult in New Mexico. (Image: AP)
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Over two-thirds of states have reported at least one case, with 27 outbreaks (defined as three or more related cases) identified across the country. (Image: AP)
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Global outbreaks in Canada (1,069 cases) and Mexico (421 cases) have contributed to the spread of infections in the U.S. through travel. The CDC recommends that international travellers get vaccinated, emphasizing that measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours. (Image: AP)
In 2000, US declared that measles is eliminated after the widespread use of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Decline in rates of the vaccination post-pandemic is anticipated as the cause for the return of the disease. (Image: AP)
