The United States has recorded 1,288 measles cases so far this year, which is the highest total in 33 years, according to data control and prevention data on Wednesday.
Over half through 2025, America has now crossed Total number of 2019 infectionWhen 1,274 measles cases were confirmed, which was the highest in more than a quarter of the time.
This is now the worst year for measles in the US since 1992, when 2,126 cases were confirmed. The virus was officially Terminated In the US in 2000, almost all were successful in preventing domestic proliferation after a high rate of vaccination.
Map ours show measles cases in Texas
Largest part of This year’s transition Wests are associated with an outbreak in Texas Death Of Two childrenTexas alone has exceeded the number of cases 750Measles infection has been confirmed in 38 states.
In a statement by CBS News, the CDC stated that the risk of measles infection is low for overall population, given that the US case rate is lower than other countries including Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain and Italy.
The statement said that the measles risk in American communities is high, including active measles outbreaks with low vaccination rates or in areas with active measles outbreaks,
How measles cases spread
Measles The virus is air and one of the most infectious infectious diseases. The CDC says that a person can be contagious for several days before they develop the rash that often occurs with measles. The virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or even breathes, and it can continue to infect others in an area of ​​up to two hours after the infected person’s leaves.
Measles is mainly a respiratory virus, and in some cases it may be the cause Serious transition In the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death. But VaccineWhich is usually given as part of measles-pamps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, Safe and highly effective To prevent this, doctors and health experts say.
The first vaccine before measles became available in the 1960s, between 400 and 500 Americans – most children – – – – – – Khasra died every year,
Health experts indicate Low vaccination rate As due to increase in measles. Nationwide, found in a recent study MMR vaccination rate decreased 2017-2018 In school year, 93.92% to 2023-2024 in school year, in view of county level data in 33 states, in 33 states. The herd immunity requires a 95% vaccination rate, which prevents outbreaks.
The outbreak of Texas was originally focused in one Rural mennight community Most of the people with low vaccination rates, and affected are Children and teenageAlmost all of which were Ignorant Or there was an unknown vaccination situation. State and local health officials confirmed that the first patient had died, an unnatural school-class child, and the other was an 8-year-old girl. The Health Department of Texas said that none of the children had health status. Death of an adult It was also connected to measles in New Mexico.
Measles symptoms
Initial measles symptoms Include fever, cough, flowing nose, red eyes and a characteristic rash that begins to develop after a few days.
While the symptoms of most people improve, 1 of the 5 measles receiving, 1 untouchable people will be admitted to the hospital. The CDC says that out of every 1,000 measles children, 1,000 children may cause brain inflammation, causing brain damage, and will die up to 3 out of each 1,000 children infected.
There is no antiviral medicine or treatment that can cure measles, but medical care can help relieve symptoms. Doctors have some treatment options available to address complications such as pneumonia or bacterial infections that may develop in measles patients.
Alexander Tin contributed to this report.
