Measles Outbreak (2025/2026)

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• National Communication, Data & Guidance

  • CDC – Measles (Rubeola) – Clinical Summary Flyer

  • CDC – Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Setting | Infection Control

  • CDC – Measles Cases and Outbreaks

  • CDC – Measles Vaccination (Rubeola)

  • UNMC Global Center for Health Security | Measles

  • CORI- Measles Outbreak Response

  • Measles Guidance for First Receivers Flyer – Gulf 7

• State Public Heath Pages

  Iowa

  • Measles | Health & Human Services

  Kansas

  • Measles (Rubeola) | KDHE, KS

  • News Flash • Kansas Health Alert Network (KS-HAN)

  • KDHE Measles Outbreak Dashboard (Updates every Wednesday)

  • Kansas Hospital Association Measles Resources

  Missouri

  • Measles | Health & Senior Services

  • Health Alerts, Advisories & Updates Archive | Health & Senior Services

  • MHA | Outbreaks and Emerging Infectious Diseases

  • Jackson County Public Health - Measles (NEW)

  Nebraska

  • Measles (NE DHHS)

  • Health Alert Network (NE DHHS)

• Communication Resources

  CDC – Be Ready for Measles Toolkit (NEW)

  National Foundation for Infectious Diseases – Measles Awareness Resources and Sample Social Media Posts

  CDC – Measles (Rubeola) Resources (Spanish Resources Available)

  Texas DHHS – Measles Communication Toolkit (Spanish Resources Available)

  NE ICAP – Measles Screening Signs for Entrances (Available in English, Karen, Arabic, Spanish, & French)

  Pediatric Pandemic Network – Measles FAQ for Families & Caregivers

  CDC – Preventing Measles Before and After Travel Flyer

  Public Health Communications Collaborative Measles Alert

  Measles Guidance for First Receivers Flyer – Gulf 7

• Healthcare Resources

  Vaccination Resources

  • CDC – Routine MMR Vaccination Recommendation: For Providers

  • Measles & Vaccine Information

  EMS Resources

  • EMS provider measles quick fact sheet V3.0

  • Measles-Publication-UPDATED-newsletter

  • Measles EMS Fact Sheet (KDHE)

  • EMS Measles Quick Reference Guide

  • EMS Primer: Understanding Measles: A Guide for EMS Clinicians

  Inpatient

  • Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings | Infection Control | CDC

  • Measles | Infection Control | CDC

  • Measles in the adult hospitalized patient - EMCrit Project

  • Rash Micro-Learn

  • Management of Obstetric–Gynecologic Patients During a Measles Outbreak | ACOG

  • Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community | AST

  Ambulatory Services

  • APIC – Measles Playbook

  • Measles - NE Infection Control And Promotion (ICAP)

  • Measles in the Outpatient Setting

  • American Academy of Pediatrics 1-pager "Think Measles"

  • American College of Emergency Physicians Fact Sheet: Measles (Rubeola)

  • Pediatric Pandemic Network | Recognizing Measles in Your Patients

  Long-Term Care Facilities

  • Measles In Long-Term Care

  • Hot Topic Brief Measles Risk in the Long-Term Care Setting.pdf

• School Resources

  Preventing Spread of Infections in K-12 Schools | CDC

  Measles video for schools/ school nurses with Dr. Sato (slides are also downloadable from link)

• Upcoming Webinars

  • Measles on the Rise: How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic

    • On demand

    • View webinar here

  • Infection Prevention and Control for Measles

    • On demand

    • View webinar here

  • Spotting a Threat: Measles in Immunocompromised Children

    • On demand

    • View webinar here

From CDC: As of April 2, 2026, 1,671 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,661 measles cases were reported by 33 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 10 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 17 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,570 of 1,671) are outbreak-associated (374 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,196 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,286 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,261 measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 25 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There were 48 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (2,063 of 2,285) were outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.

**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.

A map of the United States showing confirmed measles cases. Explore the CDC Measles webpage.