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U.S. Faces Measles Crisis: Over 1,200 Cases Reported

7/4/2025

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The U.S. is on the brink of a measles crisis, with 1,267 confirmed cases this year, eclipsing the 2019 outbreak. Texas is the epicenter, reporting over 700 cases, mostly among the unvaccinated. The CDC warns of three fatalities and stresses that vaccination is crucial to prevent this highly contagious disease, which can lead to dire complications.

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The U.S. is on the brink of a measles crisis, with 1,267 confirmed cases this year, eclipsing the 2019 outbreak. Texas is the epicenter, reporting over 700 cases, mostly among the unvaccinated. The CDC warns of three fatalities and stresses that vaccination is crucial to prevent this highly contagious disease, which can lead to dire complications.