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Measles
Health Alert: Measles Outbreak
As of March 13, 2025, a total of 301 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. reported by 15 jurisdictions (Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Washington). The measles outbreak in Texas has reached 259 cases, and 34 (13%) have been hospitalized. The measles outbreak in New Mexico has a total of 35 cases. Out of the 301 cases, 50 (17%) were hospitalized. A hospitalization rate of 17% underscores the fact that measles is not just a mild disease such as a cold or a rash; the illness can lead to severe complications requiring hospitalization. Nearly half of the cases (42%) are in school-aged children or teens, and approximately 34% occurred in children younger than 5 years old. Ninety-five percent of individuals who acquired this illness were unvaccinated.
Two deaths have been reported from measles. The first death was in a school-aged child in Texas who tested positive for measles, was not vaccinated and did not have any underlying medical condition. The second death was in a New Mexico resident who tested positive for measles and was unvaccinated. The official cause of death remains under investigation.
Approximately 93% of the measles cases were associated with the ongoing outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. However, the remaining 7% of cases were associated with international travel to countries where measles spreads regularly. In early March, the first reported case of measles in Maryland occurred in a Howard County resident who recently travelled internationally and was not associated with the ongoing outbreaks.
Measles is highly contagious, and the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by getting the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, a highly effective and safe vaccine. Persons with incomplete protection who travel internationally to places where measles is spreading may be at risk for acquiring this infection.
Learn more about measles and how to protect yourselves, including children, through the attached infographics. You can also visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html and https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/IMMUN/Shared%20Documents/Measles-FAQ-for-Public_FINAL.pdf
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