Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.

Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.

The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.

Three deaths reported nationally as Ohio's outbreak ends with 35 cases, while Texas accounts for 753 infections in the largest national surge since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.

Already in 2025, the United States has reported more measles cases than in any full year since the early '90s, according to federal data. And that record-setting case count has been driven by a massive outbreak that began in Texas.

Senator Chuck Schumer urged the health secretary to declare an emergency to keep other regions from experiencing the “nightmare” seen in Texas.

The U.S. thought it had eradicated measles 25 years ago. Now the highly contagious disease is back, spiking to more than 1,200 cases already in 2025.

Measles cases in the U.S. reach a 33-year high with 1,300 infections across 38 states, mostly in unvaccinated individuals, prompting calls for vaccinations.