AXIOS December 30, 2025
The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has exceeded 2,000 for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why it matters: This year’s surge in cases and prolonged outbreaks could cause the U.S. to lose its globally recognized measles “elimination status” for the first time in decades by the end of January 2026.
- The outbreaks come amid Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to downplay the risks of measles and spread misleading claims about the vaccine, while suggesting other alternatives without evidence.
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