Measles Outbreak Expands Across U.S., North Dakota Reports First Cases Since 2011
In a concerning resurgence, North Dakota has reported its first measles cases since 2011, becoming the 11th state affected by a nationwide outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that the U.S. has logged 935 measles cases this year, a sharp increase from the 2024 total. Most cases are concentrated in Texas, where 702 incidents have emerged, along with fatalities among unvaccinated children and adults.
Other states with active outbreaks include Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. North Dakota’s outbreak began with an unvaccinated child who likely contracted the virus from an out-of-state visitor. The CDC indicates that the measles strain in the U.S. is linked to ongoing outbreaks in Canada and Mexico, with hundreds of cases reported in both regions.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection preventable through vaccination. However, declining vaccination rates across the country are raising alarms among health officials. Experts warn that, without significant improvements in immunization, the outbreak could persist for over a year. Vaccination remains the best defense against this dangerous disease.
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