Measles Outbreak

Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly. ^[1]

New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks and U.S. measles cases have topped 700 as of Friday. ^[2]

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. ^[3]

Texas measles outbreak. Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, primarily affecting the South Plains region. ^[4]

About 3 to 5 days after symptoms first start, or about 14 days after you come into contact with the virus, it's common to see a rash. ^[5]

CORI is actively engaged with state and local health departments responding to and preparing for measles outbreaks. ^[6]

The number of cases reported in Texas' historic measles outbreak has risen to 646 cases in 26 counties, as of April 25. ^[7]

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. ^[8]

This outbreak started in a Mennonite community in West Texas where there are low vaccination rates. ^[9]

An early dose of MMR vaccine is recommended for children 6-11 months of age who will be traveling internationally or in an outbreak setting. ^[10]

The current Texas outbreak has predominantly affected children, with 116 of the 146 cases occurring in individuals under 18 years of age. ^[11]

The CDC confirms that there are at least 800 confirmed cases nationwide across 24 states. ^[12]

The measles outbreak in Texas has exploded in size to nearly 500 cases. ^[13]

This case definition defines the outbreak area as those six counties, extending immunization recommendations to that area. ^[14]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a measles outbreak as three or more related cases. ^[15]