Map shows more than 2,200 measles cases across U.S. in 2025 outbreaks
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.
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CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services declared the end of this year's measles outbreak, which has seen 762 confirmed cases and two deaths in the state.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
The case does not appear connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The person is a woman in her mid-20s and is fully vaccinated, Dallas County Health and Human Services said.
Of the 2,066 counties the study looked at, 78% saw a decline in MMR vaccination rates. But rates can vary substantially within a state.
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
The person who tested positive spent time around McKinney from May 19-22, officials said.
Cases have spread to neighboring states, with 71 reported in New Mexico and 17 in Oklahoma, officials say.
In the U.S., measles cases have topped 1,002, according to the CDC. Over 700 are in Texas.
A Denton County adult has been diagnosed with the measles, officials announced Wednesday.
In a news release, Tarrant County Public Health said the source of the infections has not been determined.
Denton County health officials confirmed an adult measles case. The person went to several places in North Texas while sick, officials said.
Collin County Health Care Services confirmed the case, involving a student at Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
The person visited three shopping areas in the county on April 10-12 while infectious, officials said.
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has confirmed 541 measles cases since late January.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
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The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
According to DPD, just after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 400 block of N. Westmoreland Road.
Carrollton police are asking people to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old boy, Jet Rodriguez.
The cooldown will be short-lived as another bridge of high pressure builds in and raises temperatures back into the 90s by Thursday.
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
According to DPD, just after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 400 block of N. Westmoreland Road.
Carrollton police are asking people to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old boy, Jet Rodriguez.
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The cooldown will be short-lived as another bridge of high pressure builds in and raises temperatures back into the 90s by Thursday.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
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The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
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Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
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Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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