Measles Cases and Outbreaks

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Measles cases in 2024

As of March 21, 2024, a total of 64 measles cases were reported by 17 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.

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Did you know that measles can be found around the world?

Global Measles Outbreaks

Number of measles cases reported by week

2023-2024* (as of March 21, 2024)

Note: rash onset date is currently unknown for one reported case in 2024.

Jurisdictions Reporting Cases in 2024

As of March 21, 2024

Number of measles cases reported by year

2000-2024* (as of March 21, 2024)

*Case count is preliminary and subject to change.

Measles cases in 2023

During January 1-December 31, 2023, a total of 58 measles cases were reported by 20 jurisdictions: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Measles cases in 2022

From January 1 to December 31, 2022, a total of 121 measles cases were reported by 6 jurisdictions. *

Measles cases in 2021

From January 1 to December 31, 2021, a total of 49 measles cases were reported by 5 jurisdictions. *

Measles cases in 2020

From January 1 to December 31, 2020, 13 individual cases of measles were confirmed in 8 jurisdictions.*

*Jurisdictions refer to any of the 50 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia.

Measles cases in 2019