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Measles Outbreak Surges Along Utah-Arizona Border, Alarms CDC

10/22/2025

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A measles outbreak has emerged along the Utah-Arizona border, infecting over 100 people, mainly unvaccinated.
The United States has a record high of measles cases, linked to a Southwest outbreak.
Vaccination rates have fallen, with exemptions nearly doubling since the pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is assisting local health departments.
The United States risks losing measles elimination status, with rising cases in Canada and Mexico.

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Story summary

A measles outbreak has emerged along the Utah-Arizona border, infecting over 100 people, mainly unvaccinated.
The United States has a record high of measles cases, linked to a Southwest outbreak.
Vaccination rates have fallen, with exemptions nearly doubling since the pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is assisting local health departments.
The United States risks losing measles elimination status, with rising cases in Canada and Mexico.