US measles cases surpass 400 with infections in 14 states: CDC
At least 245 new measles cases have been reported in the U.S., bringing the total to 416, according to newly updated data from the CDC
abcnews.go.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on measles:
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United States: Measles activity has been high in recent months, with tens to thousands of cases reported across multiple outbreaks. The CDC and other public health sources note that unvaccinated or undervaccinated populations are driving much of the transmission, and hospitalizations have occurred in a measurable fraction of cases. In particular, outbreaks linked to Texas and neighboring states have been highlighted in early 2025–2026 reporting, with ongoing spread into other states and cross-border activity in Mexico and Canada noted by health agencies.[3][5][10]
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Americas region: PAHO/WHO have reported substantial increases in measles activity across multiple countries in 2025, with thousands of confirmed cases and several deaths, driven by gaps in immunization coverage and surveillance challenges. The regional trend has included notable surges in countries that had previously achieved measles elimination status, prompting renewed vaccination and outbreak-response efforts.[7][9]
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Global health context: WHO has issued disease outbreak notices for the United States in 2025–2025, emphasizing that measles remains a highly contagious disease and that vaccination with MMR is the most effective prevention. International health bodies continue to monitor cross-border transmission and reinforce vaccination campaigns where gaps exist.[10]
What this means for you in New York City
- Stay up to date on your family’s vaccination status. Ensure you and your children are fully vaccinated with two MMR doses unless a healthcare provider advises otherwise.[3]
- If you or someone you know develops febrile rash illness consistent with measles, seek medical care promptly, especially if you have potential exposure or are unvaccinated or undervaccinated.[3]
- Use trusted sources for updates (CDC, PAHO/WHO) for local alerts and vaccination campaign information in your area.[9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest CDC or PAHO briefings and summarize any current local advisories or vaccination clinics near NYC. I can also provide a short table of vaccination recommendations by age. Would you like that?[9][3]