The US is facing a significant measles outbreak, with 884 cases reported this year, primarily in Texas, and cases have spread to Mexico, particularly in Chihuahua. Reports indicate Mexico has seen 713 confirmed cases as of late April. The rising numbers in both countries are attributed to falling vaccination rates, with over 98% of US cases occurring among unvaccinated individuals. The Mexican Health Ministry has issued warnings and urged travelers to take precautions to prevent further spread of the virus across borders.
The United States has recorded 884 confirmed cases of measles this year, up from 285 in 2024, as well as three deaths from the disease.
Because measles is highly contagious, very high rates of vaccination against it-95 percent-are needed across communities to stop the virus from spreading.
Falling vaccination levels have also helped drive up Mexico's cases, as they have in the US. In 98 percent of US cases this year, the patient-whether an adult or child-had no history of vaccination against measles.
To try to prevent the measles virus from spreading further throughout Mexico, its Ministry of Health has issued a travel warning for the United States and Canada.
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