A massive US measles outbreak has slowed but the start of the school year brings renewed risk of spread
- Posted on August 6, 2025
- By CNN
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A massive US measles outbreak has slowed but the start of the school year brings renewed risk of spread

Texas hasn’t reported a new outbreak-related measles case in nearly a month — a hopeful sign that one of the largest outbreaks the United States has seen in decades is starting to slow. But the measles threat hasn’t faded as new outbreaks and growing case counts in other states add to the national tally.