Which Measles Records Will We Break This Year?

Do you think that this year’s measles outbreaks will break any records?

Which Measles Records Will We Break This Year?

Unfortunately, as measles cases rise, we might break some new records.

What records are there?

• 13 37 cases – the record low for the number of measles cases in a year, set in 2020 2004
• 2279 1274 667 cases – the recent record high set in 2025 2019 2014 and the most cases since 1992, when there were 2,200 cases.
• 997 762 652 383 cases – the largest single outbreak since the endemic spread of measles was eliminated, set in South Carolina Texas New York Ohio in 2026 2025 2019 2014.
• 12 months – the longest outbreak since 1991, set by Utah in 2026.

As of July, we are setting a lot of new records.

Vaccines are safe, with few risks, and necessary. Get vaccinated and help stop the outbreaks.

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Last Updated on June 23, 2026