International health authorities to assess US measles situation
AP News • • health
Key Points:
- International health authorities will meet in April to decide if the U.S. has lost its measles-free status after a year-long outbreak began in West Texas, with concerns that the virus has regained a foothold in the country.
- The U.S. reported 2,144 measles cases across 44 states in 2025, the highest since 1991, fueled by declining vaccination rates due to parental waivers, access issues, disinformation, and reduced public health funding.
- The Texas outbreak alone infected 762 people and caused two child deaths, with many cases likely unreported due to healthcare barriers and distrust, complicating efforts to track and contain the virus.
- Experts warn that the U.S. measles problem
