The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

Senator Chuck Schumer urged the health secretary to declare an emergency to keep other regions from experiencing the “nightmare” seen in Texas.

The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.

Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.

Already in 2025, the United States has reported more measles cases than in any full year since the early '90s, according to federal data. And that record-setting case count has been driven by a massive outbreak that began in Texas.

Three deaths reported nationally as Ohio's outbreak ends with 35 cases, while Texas accounts for 753 infections in the largest national surge since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.

The U.S. is having the worst measles outbreak in decades. Here’s what experts recommend you do to avoid getting sick.