Update 4/18/25: There have been 800 confirmed cases of measles in 24 states this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total is likely a significant undercount because it only includes those ill enough to see care. About 97% of people infected have been unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. About 11% have been hospitalized. Three people have died.
CDC reports 12.4% increase in measles cases, 10 outbreaks
April 18, 2025 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 800 confirmed measles cases in 24 states, an increase of 88 cases from one week prior.
712 cases of measles reach nearly half of U.S. states
April 11, 2025 — There have been seven outbreaks (defined as three or more related cases) this year, and 93% of total cases are outbreak-associated.
Special article in Pediatrics offers guidance to pediatricians on caring for measles patients
April 11, 2025 — Thanks to the widespread use of the highly effective measles vaccine, many U.S. pediatricians have never seen a case of measles. Authors of a special article provide an update on measles presentation, clinical course and outcomes.
AAP urges congressional action as country ‘reaching a breaking point’ in ability to control measles outbreak
April 10, 2025 — The AAP is urging Congress to stem the growing measles outbreak by unequivocally promoting vaccination as the only prevention and restoring cuts to vaccine-related funding and public health workers.
CDC provider letter offers guidance on measles vaccination, reporting suspected cases
April 8, 2025 — The CDC says MMR vaccine remains the best protection against measles. It also highlights the importance of identifying measles or exposures, notifying public health, collecting samples and managing patients with supportive care.
Second school-age child dies from measles amid Texas outbreak; AAP president calls for urgent action
April 7, 2025 — The child died April 3 from what doctors described as “measles pulmonary failure.” The child was not vaccinated and had no reported underlying conditions.
CDC reporting 607 measles cases across 21 states; health officials urge MMR vaccination
April 4, 2025 — Seventy-four of the cases have been hospitalized, including 42 children under 5 years and 19 children ages 5-19 years.
AAP ‘Fact Checked’ articles set record straight on measles, vaccines, more
April 2, 2025 — Articles cover the safety of measles vaccines and clarifies that vitamin A does not prevent measles.
CDC: Measles cases approach 500 with 2 new outbreaks; 8 more pediatric flu deaths reported
March 28, 2025 — New measles outbreaks in Kansas and Ohio join two in Texas and one in New Mexico.
AAP president: Undermining research on vaccines, autism ‘poses a threat’ to children’s health
March 26, 2025 — HHS reportedly has hired an anti-vaccine activist to lead a review of research that has found no connection between immunizations and autism.
Measles cases, pediatric flu deaths continue to rise
March 21, 2025 — Measles has been confirmed in 378 people across 17 states, according to the CDC.
CDC: 301 measles cases confirmed across 15 states
March 14, 2025 — Youths ages 19 and under account for 229 (76%) of those cases, and 95% of all cases occurred in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
Measles outbreak provides opportunities to discuss vaccination with families
March 11, 2025 — With cases of measles rising and outbreaks reported in at least two states, pediatricians across the country have answered the call as trusted messengers to discuss the benefits of vaccination with families.
CDC issues health alert amid measles outbreaks, recommends MMR vaccination
March 7, 2025 — The CDC recommends health care professionals ensure all patients are up to date on MMR vaccination to prevent infection and spread.
Unvaccinated New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after death amid ongoing outbreak
March 6, 2025 — The latest case is the 10th known measles infection in Lea County, according to NMDOH. Of those, six are adults and four are children under the age of 17.
AAP leaders combating misinformation amid measles outbreak, stress importance of vaccination
Feb. 27, 2025 — Clinicians are working to debunk claims that vitamin A can prevent measles.
Unvaccinated child dies of measles amid outbreak in Texas
Feb. 26, 2025 — The Texas Department of State Health Services said the child was hospitalized in Lubbock and is the first known death related to the outbreak.
Nearly 100 infected with measles amid outbreak in Texas, New Mexico
Feb. 24, 2025 — The majority of those infected are unvaccinated children.
Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 48 cases; pediatricians working to vaccinate children
Feb. 14, 2025 — Thirteen patients have been hospitalized, and all of the cases are unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.
Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 24 cases; pediatricians urge vaccination
Feb. 11, 2025 — Most of the patients are younger than 18, and all are unvaccinated. Nine patients have been hospitalized.
