US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know.
U.S. measles cases passed 700 in April 2025, with outbreaks in six states and a third measles-related death, as the West Texas outbreak passed 500 cases and a former FDA vaccine official warned that the country's measles elimination status was at risk.
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3 developments- Apr 5, 2025Only center coverage:Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases
- Apr 9, 2025New measles outbreak reported in Indiana as U.S. total climbs to 674
- Apr 12, 2025US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows
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Quiet for 535 daysLast development · Apr 12, 2025 — US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows
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As measles outbreak nears 600 cases, fears grow about spread in day cares and urban areas
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Indiana joins growing list of states with 3 or more cases of measles