Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. As of March 6, 2025, 222 measles cases have been reported by twelve U.S. jurisdictions, including two deaths. Most of the cases are among children who have not received the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. More cases are expected as this outbreak continues to expand.

Access the full HAN Health Advisory here.