Here are statistics from the CDC about the 1,197 individuals (as of 13 June 2025) that have been infected with measles during the 2025 outbreak:
- 793 were children (347 (29%) aged <5; 446 (37%) aged 5-19)
- 5% were previously vaccinated (2% with 1 MMR dose; 3% with 2 MMR doses)
- 144 (12%) were hospitalized
- 3 people have died from measles
CBS News provides some reporting on this topic as well:
We’re also on pace to be the greatest number of measles cases since the early 90s,”
Brian Wakeman, deputy lead of the CDC’s measles laboratory task force
Some have called for a measles booster shot for seniors as well.
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