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Measles Cases Surge to 1,214 Amid Low Vaccination Rates

6/22/2025

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The CDC has confirmed a staggering 1,214 measles cases in the U.S. for 2025, with Texas, Iowa, and Georgia facing the brunt of the outbreaks. West Texas alone accounts for 750 cases. Alarmingly, vaccination rates have dipped to just 92.7% among kindergartners, putting communities at risk from this highly contagious yet preventable disease.

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The CDC has confirmed a staggering 1,214 measles cases in the U.S. for 2025, with Texas, Iowa, and Georgia facing the brunt of the outbreaks. West Texas alone accounts for 750 cases. Alarmingly, vaccination rates have dipped to just 92.7% among kindergartners, putting communities at risk from this highly contagious yet preventable disease.