In 2024, there were a total of 285 cases of measles in the United States, with 120 of these cases among children aged under five years. From January 1 to April 3, 2025, there were 607 cases of measles. There were also two reported deaths from the disease during this time, the first since 2015. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be especially dangerous for young children. Vaccines against measles resulted in a significant decrease in cases in the United States over the last few decades; however, increasing vaccine hesitancy and skepticism has been blamed for recent outbreaks.
Number of measles cases in the United States in 2024 and 2025, by age
Characteristic
2024
2025*
Under 5 years
120
196
5-19 years
88
240
20+ years
77
159
Age unknown
-
12
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