Measles continues to spread across U.S.

The measles outbreak continues to spread in the United States, with cases surpassing the highest number on record since public health officials declared the disease eradicated nationwide in 2000


NUMBER OF REPORTED MEASLES CASES IN U.S.
800
700
600					667
500
400
300									372
200		220
100				187		188		120
0	63		55				86
	2010 	2011 	2012 	2013 	2014 	2015 	2016 	2017 	2018† 	2019

704 cases (to Apr 26*) – represents 25-year high

*Case count is preliminary and subject to change. 
†Cases as of Dec 29


U.S. STATES REPORTING MEASLES CASES TO CDC
Jan 1 to Apr 26, 2019

Largest outbreaks: Williamsburg district in New York City, and Rockland County, NY
 
WA OR CA NV AZ CO TX IA MO IL MI IN KY TN GA FL NY NJ NH MA CT MD


Below: Head and shoulders of boy with measles


Measles is highly contagious and can be fatal, killing one or two out of every 1,000 children
who contract it, according to CDC.
Disease can also cause permanent hearing loss or intellectual disabilities. Greatest risk posed to unvaccinated young children


Picture: CDC
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Reuters 
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