Believe it or not, the United States is not the only country dealing with measles. In fact, we are not even in the top 10 countries with measles outbreaks.
Not surprisingly, with our fairly high immunization rates, except for those clusters of unvaccinated folks, we have been able to maintain the elimination of the endemic spread of measles. Well, we have up to now…
Top 10 Countries With Measles Outbreaks
So which countries have the most cases of measles?
In the past six months, they have included:
Have you traveled to any of these countries?
Did you bring measles back with you?
Did you help start an outbreak?
Global Measles Outbreaks
Of course, measles cases and outbreaks are going on in many, if not most, other countries too.
In addition to those top ten countries and the rise in measles cases in the United States, there is a rise in measles cases in Canada, Mexico, and many countries in South America.
What about Europe?
“127,350 measles cases were reported in the European Region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to an analysis by WHO and UNICEF.”
European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe
There are more measles cases in Europe than we have seen in over 27 years!
“Between 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025, a total of 32 265 people were diagnosed with measles. During this period, Romania (27 568), Italy (1 097), Germany (637), Belgium (551) and Austria (542) reported the highest number of cases across the EU/EEA. During the period, Romania recorded 18 deaths attributed to measles and Ireland also recorded one death.”
Measles on the rise again in Europe: time to check your vaccination status
Why?
“The ongoing transmission indicates gaps in vaccination coverage against this preventable illness — among children, adolescents and adults alike. “
Measles on the rise again in Europe: time to check your vaccination status
Fewer people are getting vaccinated and protected!
“Among those diagnosed with measles between the beginning of 2024 and early 2025 with information available on their vaccination status, 25 503 (86%) were unvaccinated — this means that eight out of ten people who fell ill with measles during that period had not been immunised.”
Measles on the rise again in Europe: time to check your vaccination status
Measles is on the rise around the world, as are measles deaths.
But you can help stop this!
Get vaccinated and protected.
More on Global Measles
- Measles and MMR Information Page
- Questions and Answers about the Texas Measles Outbreak
- WHO – Global Measles and Rubella Monthly Update March 2025
- Epidemiological Alert – Measles in the Americas Region – 28 February 2025
- European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe
- Measles on the rise again in Europe: time to check your vaccination status
- Surprised that RFK Jr. is downplaying measles as children die from it? Don’t be! It’s what he does!
- Here Is How Measles Makes You Sick
- Measles Misinformation Gets an Immigration Twist
Last Updated on March 16, 2025
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