Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Measles Outbreak Spreads in US
There is a big measles outbreak in the United States.
Many people are getting sick, and hundreds are being quarantined in places like South Carolina and along the Utah-Arizona border.
This is the worst measles year in over 30 years.
Experts are worried that if the virus keeps spreading, the U.S. might lose its measles-free status.
A large outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma started in January and has already affected nearly 900 people.
It's important to get vaccinated to stop the spread of measles.
Measles outbreak spreading in South Carolina and along the Utah-Arizona border.
Hundreds of people have been quarantined due to the outbreak.
The U.S. is at risk of losing its measles-free status if the outbreak continues.
A large outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma has sickened nearly 900 people.
This is the worst measles year in the U.S. in more than three decades.
- Who
- Residents and visitors in South Carolina, Utah-Arizona border, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma
- What
- Measles outbreak with rising cases and quarantines
- When
- Ongoing outbreak since January
- Where
- South Carolina, Utah-Arizona border, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Why
- Spread of measles virus, risk of losing measles-free status
- Location
- South Carolina, Utah-Arizona border, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Status
- Rising cases, hundreds quarantined
- Impact
- Risk of losing measles-free status
- Timeframe
- Ongoing outbreak since January
- Cases
- Nearly 900 in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma