Number of measles cases in the U.S. in 2024, by state

In 2024, there were 285 measles cases in the United States. That year, Minnesota had the highest number of cases, followed by Illinois, and Oregon. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be especially dangerous for young children. Vaccines against measles resulted in a significant decrease in cases in the United States over the last few decades; however, increasing vaccine hesitancy and skepticism has been blamed for recent outbreaks.