More cases of measles have occurred in the United States in 2025 than in any year since 1991, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Over half of the 1,288 confirmed cases have occurred in Texas, although cases have been reported in 38 states. Roughly 13% of the people diagnosed with measles this year have been hospitalized and three have died. Only 4% of the cases have occurred in people known to be fully vaccinated.

Measles Is A Severe Disease

Measles is fatal in approximately one to three of every 1,000 unvaccinated children. About one out of every 1,000 children will develop swelling of the brain, which can lead to long-term hearing and cognitive problems. Measles also has been associated with long-term defects in the imm

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