Several states are working to contain measles outbreaks after authorities confirmed that a school-age child has died from the disease in Texas. Officials in Texas announced the child's death Wednesday,
Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
As of March 8, 245 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. According to the CDC, there have been three outbreaks in 2025.
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Health officials are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as measles cases grow across the U.S. Right now, Texas is reporting at least 200 cases, and New Mexico is now at 30. There have been confirmed cases in several other states including Rhode Island.
One case of measles was confirmed in Rhode Island in January, a young unvaccinated child who had recently traveled internationally. This was the state's first reported case since 2013. Speaking on ...
Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The CDC defines an outbreak as three or more related cases.
Here's what to know about the risk in Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts has no measles cases. However, across state lines, Rhode Island has seen one case so far this year, as has New York.