Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight (opens original article in a new tab)

Utah has spent a year battling measles outbreaks, with over 680 cases reported and the disease spreading across nearly all counties, raising concerns about the U.S. maintaining its measles-free status.

• Utah has battled measles outbreaks for a year, with over 680 cases reported since June 2025
• Measles spread across nearly all Utah counties, including healthcare settings and schools, with 22 of 29 counties affected
• Vaccination rates in some regions fell below 95% needed to prevent outbreaks, with 16% of kindergarteners in TriCounty missing measles vaccines
• Health officials in TriCounty focused on containment, leading to increased vaccination rates despite initial vaccine hesitancy
• International health experts will decide in November if the U.S. retains its measles-free status, with Utah's situation impacting the outcome