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Measles outbreaks won't end in 2025 as cases mount in Utah, Arizona and South Carolina Across the country, confirmed cases are nearing 2,000, closing in on the highest number since 1992.
Dec. 17, 2025, 7:41 PM ESTBy Erika Edwards
As measles continues to spread in the United States, it’s likely that the outbreaks that broke records in 2025 will continue into the new year.
In South Carolina, 168 people, mostly schoolchildren, are in quarantine. Most of the state's 138 cases confirmed since September, nearly all in unvaccinated people, have been centered in Spartanburg County in the northwestern part of the state.
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HOUSTON, Texas – Houston-area health officials are raising concerns over a significant increase in whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis, across Texas.
According to state data, Texas has reported more than 3,500 pertussis cases so far this year, a sharp jump from just 340 cases in 2023. The Houston Health Department says those numbers could continue to climb as families gather and travel during the holiday season.
December 18, 2025 The GIST 'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it by Maria Salette Ontiveros edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin
A new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade K, which has been increasingly detected worldwide.
Seasonal influenza activity has increased globally in recent months, with influenza A viruses accounting for the majority of detections, according to the World Health Organization.
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Measles is a highly contagious virus. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection.
Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly.
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South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year. Dec. 10, 2025, 5:07 PM EST By Erika Edwards
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials said Wednesday.
As of Wednesday, 111 measles cases had been reported in what’s known as upstate South Carolina — an area in the northwest of the state that includes Greenville and Spartanburg.
“We are faced with ongoing transmission that we anticipate will go on for many more weeks,” Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, said during a news briefing Wednesday.
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages 16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week. Beth Mole – Dec 9, 2025 5:34 PM Senior Health Reporter Ars Technica © 2025 Condé Nast
A measles outbreak that began in South Carolina at the start of October is showing no signs of slowing as officials on Tuesday reported 27 new cases since Friday. Those cases bring the outbreak total to 111.
The southern state’s outbreak now rivals outbreaks ongoing in Utah and Arizona, which have tallied 115 and 176 cases, respectively. The outbreaks are threatening to cost the country its measles elimination status, which was earned in 2000 after vaccination efforts stopped the virus from spreading continuously. If the current transmission of the virus isn’t halted by January, the virus will have circulated for 12 consecutive months, marking it once again as an endemic disease in the US.
New strain of mpox virus: What you need to know A hybrid form of mpox has been identified in the UK. Health professionals are not surprised that the sexually transmitted virus has evolved but say it's a reminder of the need for precaution. Matthew Ward Agius 12/10/2025 © 2025 Deutsche Welle
Health authorities in the United Kingdomconfirmed on December 8, 2025, that they had detected a so-called "recombinant" version of the mpox virus in a male patient.
A virus becomes a recombinant virus when two existing versions of it recombine — by mixing their genetic information — to form a new, hybrid version. This can happen when different types of a virus infect a person at the same time.
The UK's national health security agency, UKHSA, said the recombinant mpox virus was detected in a man who had recently returned to the UK from Asia.
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Flu cases in Scotland more than double in a week 12/4/2025 Mary McCool, BBC Scotland & Andrew Picken, Senior data journalist Confirmed cases of flu in Scotland have more than doubled in the space of a week. Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show that in the week of 24-30 November, lab-confirmed cases rose sharply to 1,759 compared with 845 the previous week. Hospital admissions as a result of the illness also rose by 70%, from 426 to 724.
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Utah’s measles outbreak, among the largest in the country, is likely to get worse Virus spreads in Wasatch County high school as Utah and Arizona see the largest and most recent case counts amid national outbreak. Low vaccine rates, misinformation and distrust are major drivers, state health official says By Katie McKellar - Utah News Dispatch | Dec 1, 2025 The number of confirmed measles cases in Utah have surpassed 100, with state health officials reporting 102 as of Nov. 25, the last update available from the Thanksgiving holiday week. Of those, 24 were recorded in the last three weeks. Expecting the state and national measles surge to continue amid low vaccination rates, distrust and some isolating themselves from medical care, Utah health officials are bracing for the outbreak to get worse in coming months. “I think we actually have more to come before it gets better,” Utah State Epidemiologist Leisha Nolen told Utah News Dispatch on Wednesday.
National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease Provided by PR Newswire Dec 1, 2025, 5:04:00 AM National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease National Health Orgs: Flu Shots Critical for Individuals with Diabetes, Heart and Lung Disease PR Newswire ARLINGTON, Va. and BETHESDA, Md. and CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2025 During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization ARLINGTON, Va. and BETHESDA, Md. and CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 1 - 6), the American Heart Association®, American Lung Association®, American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are urging everyone 6 months and older to get an annual flu vaccine.
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S.C. measles outbreak reaches 62 as holiday travel continues The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting eight new cases of measles in the state since Friday. By Staff Published: Nov. 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM EST
Surging measles cases are 'fire alarm' warning that other diseases could be next As measles cases continue to rise around the globe, the World Health Organization warns it's a signal that other disease outbreaks could soon follow. Nov. 28, 2025, 5:30 AM EST By Erika Edwards The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases could be next, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
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Experts Warn This Winter Virus Will 'Likely Cause A Problem' This Year. Here's What To Know. It's currently starting to hit the United Kingdom and is also popping up in Canada and Japan. By Jillian Wilson Nov 27, 2025, 07:00 AM EST Here’s even more reason to get a flu shot: This year’s flu season is expected to be a bad one, potentially even worse than last year’s record-breaking season. Last year was the worst flu season in 15 years for the United States, with high hospitalizations and infection levels.
Measles exposure reported at Spartanburg County Treasurer’s Office By Anisa Snipes Published: Nov. 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM EST SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has a new update on Upstate measles outbreak. Officials said there are three new cases in Spartanburg County. Two of which were household members of known cases and the third is still being investigated. This brings the total numbers of cases in the Upstate outbreak to 55 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 58.
California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say By Rong-Gong Lin II Staff Writer Nov. 25, 2025 3 AM PT California could see an early start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late mutations to the virus may leave the state particularly exposed to transmission, health experts say.
New H3N2 Flu Strain Hits the US: What to Know Published Nov 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EST Hollie Silverman By Hollie Silverman Deputy Weekend Editor
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Measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could spell the end for U.S. elimination status With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate further. Nov. 19, 2025, 7:34 PM EST By Aria Bendix and Erika Edwards A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah shows no sign of slowing, putting the United States dangerously close to losing its elimination status for the vaccine-preventable disease.
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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season By Brenda Goodman Updated 11/18/2025 The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
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Study offers clues on rise of colorectal cancer in women under 50 The finding may be “one piece of the puzzle” as to why some people develop early-onset colorectal cancer. November 15, 2025 By Teddy Amenabar Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new study has found.
Measles cases confirmed at N.O. airport; health expert points to immunization decrease Rylee Curry 11/13/2025 SHREVEPORT, La. -- Louisiana health officials confirmed a new measles case in New Orleans on Monday, marking the state’s third case this year.
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Whooping cough cases skyrocket in Texas, quadrupling last year's numbers The state has reported more than 3,500 cases this year. ByYouri Benadjaoud November 11, 2025, 11:05 PM Texas is currently seeing four times the number of whooping cough cases compared to the same time last year, the state’s health department said in a health alert.
Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks By DEVI SHASTRI Updated 5:09 PM EST, November 10, 2025 Leer en español Comments Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, international health experts said Monday, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America. The loss of the country’s measles elimination status comes more than a year after the highly contagious virus started spreading. Canada has logged 5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely.
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Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure. By Nina Agrawal Nov. 7, 2025
Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting. By Jason Laughlin Globe Staff, Updated November 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Visitors in need browse through free, donated clothes at the Storehouse inside the Brick Church. “We have some amazing stuff for them,” said Patti, who helps run the twice-weekly operation amid the largest HIV outbreak in the state’s history. “Basically, everything they need to stay warm outside.” Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting. Maine described its HIV outbreak as a significant health concern, but the shutdown has kept a CDC team from coming to the state's aid.
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November 1, 2025 The GIST Measles outbreak in Utah, Arizona grows to over 130 cases by Bryan Horwath edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin © Medical Xpress
Published 14:31 1 Nov 2025 GMT Health officials release shocking update after major measles outbreak in one US state Residents are urged to ensure they are up to date on the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine Ella Scott Ella Scott Health officials in Utah have issued a chilling update, confessing why they’ve been unable to confirm the first measles case in Salt Lake City after a previous outbreak in the state.
14 July 2025 US FDA accepts application to review expanded use of GSK’s RSV vaccine, Arexvy, for adults 18-49 at increased risk Download (PDF - 182.6KB) More than 21 million US adults under the age of 50 have at least one risk factor for severe RSV infection1 Submission supported by positive Phase IIIb data showing immune response and safety results in this population FDA decision anticipated H1 2026 GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review an application to extend the indication of Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted) to adults aged 18-49 who are at increased risk. GSK’s RSV vaccine is approved in the US for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in adults aged 60 and older, and for those aged 50-59 years who are at increased risk.
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Measles outbreak in Utah, Arizona grows to over 130 cases By Bryan Horwath Las Vegas Review-Journal October 30, 2025 - 6:32 pm
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