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Measles Cases Surge to 1992 Levels Amid Vaccine Hesitancy

12/31/2025

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In 2025, the United States recorded 2,012 measles cases as of December 23, the highest since 1992, threatening measles-free status.
The resurgence links to declining vaccination rates and policies under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate.
Outbreaks remain active in 43 states, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors express frustration over misinformation and the challenge of restoring public trust in vaccinations.

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In 2025, the United States recorded 2,012 measles cases as of December 23, the highest since 1992, threatening measles-free status.
The resurgence links to declining vaccination rates and policies under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate.
Outbreaks remain active in 43 states, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors express frustration over misinformation and the challenge of restoring public trust in vaccinations.