There have been 11 reported measles outbreaks in the US in 2025 to date, compared to a total of 16 outbreaks in all of 2024, with reported cases in adults as well as children. Measles is extremely contagious—almost everyone who has not had the MMR vaccine will get sick if exposed to the virus—and there are serious, sometimes deadly, health risks associated with this disease.
Learn more about childhood immunizations and how to protect children from the disease at the American Academy of Pediatrics website.
The CDC website contains helpful information for those planning to travel internationally or to outbreak areas in the US.
“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
Pressing “1” after dialing 988 will connect you directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You can also text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline at 838255.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—free and confidential.
A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond from a secure online platform. “The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.”