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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Police said a suspect has been identified, but is not yet in custody.
Police said a victim who later died was found near the entrance of a bowling alley.
The incident took place at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
The Republican candidates, State Senator Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy, are in a very contentious fight.
The severe weather potential is looking to take place in the afternoon through the evening.
Police said a suspect has been identified, but is not yet in custody.
Police said a victim who later died was found near the entrance of a bowling alley.
The incident took place at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot.
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President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
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