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U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak, 483 Cases Reported

3/31/2025

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The United States is grappling with its most significant measles outbreak since 2019, with over 483 cases reported across 20 areas, mainly in Texas. The World Health Organization has yet to identify the outbreak's source, but the CDC urges travelers to get vaccinated, highlighting the ongoing threat measles poses to public health in the Americas.

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The United States is grappling with its most significant measles outbreak since 2019, with over 483 cases reported across 20 areas, mainly in Texas. The World Health Organization has yet to identify the outbreak's source, but the CDC urges travelers to get vaccinated, highlighting the ongoing threat measles poses to public health in the Americas.