U.S. officials have confirmed 1,267 measles cases across 27 outbreaks as of July 1 — a sharp increase from the 285 confirmed cases in 2024, according to CDC data.
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University is also tracking the measles spread and reports the case count has reached 1,277 as of July 4.
In 1992 — eight years before the U.S. declared measles eradicated — officials recorded more than 2,100 infections. If the trend continues, the country is on track to surpass this record in 2025.
Three other updates on measles:
1. The outbreak in West Texas has slowed substantially, but the number of smaller outbreaks and travel-related cases continues to rise, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy. Texas accounts for a majority of cases, with 790 confirmed.
2. There have been 27 outbreaks reported in 2025, making up 88% of confirmed cases. By comparison, the 16 outbreaks in 2024 accounted for 69% of cases.
3. Cases have been confirmed in 37 states. Of the 1,267 confirmed by the CDC, 155 (12%) led to hospitalizations and three resulted in death.
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
