There were a total of 1,828 measles outbreaks in the United States this year.

Scientists are warning that the ongoing measles outbreak might force the United States to lose its elimination status for the first time in decades. The big picture: For 25 years, the U.S. has been free of yearly measles outbreaks.

Scientists are determining whether multi-state outbreaks are linked to the West Texas outbreak that started earlier this year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today said the United States has 1,912 confirmed measles cases so far in 2025, an increase of 84 cases since last week and a bad sign as holiday gatherings, travel, and indoor activities is set to pick up in the final weeks of the year.

Texas this year has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in more than two decades, as a mostly eradicated disease has sickened more than 700 in the state, sent dozens to hospitals and led to the death of two unvaccinated children.

Spartanburg's 'accelerating' measles outbreak has surpassed 100 cases. The underlying causes go beyond simple exposure into culture and experiences

According to the CDC, 2025 is the worst year for measles since 1991, when there were just 10,000 cases nationwide. The US has seen over 1,800 cases this year. Over 42 states reported at least one case,

Arizona reported only three new cases this week in the country's second-largest measles outbreak. Is the end near?