In California, measles cases have increased, with 16 reported in 2025 already surpassing the total of 15 for all of 2024. Public health experts attribute this rise to lower vaccination rates—an outcome of the pandemic. Many cases are linked to international travel, with a larger outbreak also occurring in Texas. Notably, 1,200 cases have been reported nationwide this year, leading to three deaths, the first in a decade. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination to prevent further outbreaks.
The writing was on the wall that we were going to see more measles cases this year than we saw last year, said Tara Greenhow.
It was no surprise for infectious disease providers since rates of all immunizations decreased during the pandemic, signifying a looming outbreak.
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