Of the 1,288 measles cases nationwide, a majority of them come from Texas. The Lone Star state's 753 confirmed cases are the most among the other 30-plus states with cases, according to CDC data. New Mexico's 95 cases are the second-highest in the nation, followed by Kansas' 87 cases.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to declare a Public Health Emergency for measles as cases hit the highest levels in decades.

Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.

Already in 2025, the United States has reported more measles cases than in any full year since the early '90s, according to federal data. And that record-setting case count has been driven by a massive outbreak that began in Texas.

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.

CDC data shows 2025 is now the worst year for measles cases in this country in more than three decades. More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children in Texas.

Measles cases in the United States are the highest they’ve been since the country eliminated the disease in 2000. The U.S. has reported 1,277 cases since the start of the year, according to NBC News’ tally of state health department data.

Measles was declared eliminated from the United States 25 years ago. Now, the Centers for Disease Control reports major outbreaks of the virus happening across the country. This comes as vaccination rates in the country,