Should I worry about measles outbreaks if I’m vaccinated? Your questions answered

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Should I worry about measles outbreaks if I’m vaccinated? Your questions answered

M\neasles, a highly contagious and viral infection, has skyrocketed in the U.S. due to tumbling vaccination rates as large outbreaks spread across West Texas, eastern New Mexico, and Michigan.Declared eliminated in 2000 after a year-long national absence of infections, measles cases have now hit a record new high in 2025, with 1,001 confirmed cases across 31 states since late January.Of those cases, 96 percent were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status, according to the CDC.Three people, including two young children, have died. All were unvaccinated.The Independent spoke to the former New York City chief medical officer, Dr. Tyler Evans, ..