Measles cases hit 25-year high in the US: Symptoms and risk zones explained

The US is grappling with a significant measles outbreak in 2025, with 1,267 cases confirmed across 38 states, surpassing previous years. Texas is the most affected, and a decline in MMR vaccination rates post-COVID-19 is a major contributing factor. Health officials are concerned about the potential for measles to return to endemic levels if vaccination rates don’t improve. Read below!