Several states are working to contain measles outbreaks after authorities confirmed that a school-age child has died from the disease in Texas. Officials in Texas announced the child's death Wednesday,
Texas announced the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade last week amid an ongoing outbreak. Here's where measles has been recorded.
As of March 8, 245 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. According to the CDC, there have been three outbreaks in 2025.
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Health officials are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as measles cases grow across the U.S. Right now, Texas is reporting at least 200 cases, and New Mexico is now at 30. There have been confirmed cases in several other states including Rhode Island.
New York and Rhode Island. Symptoms of measles include a fever, rash, cough, fatigue, runny nose and red eyes. The symptoms do not appear until 10 to 14 days after someone is exposed to the virus.
More than 250 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S., nearly all of which have been associated with three outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In light of the rise in cases,
Here’s what to know about the current measles outbreak, how common the measles is in the U.S., how it spreads and what the symptoms and treatment are.