There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

We have had the ability to prevent nearly all cases of measles for more than 60 years. Yet the number of cases keeps growing.

The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 confirmed cases as of May 22nd. Getty Images Colorado. Five cases of measles were confirmed in Colorado as of May 27.

Measles was eliminated from the United States in 2000, according to the CDC. From 2000 to 2024, the largest outbreak was in 2019 when 1,274 cases were reported.

Measles was eliminated from the United States in 2000, according to the CDC. From 2000 to 2024, the largest outbreak was in 2019 when 1,274 cases were reported.

Measles was eliminated from the United States in 2000, according to the CDC. From 2000 to 2024, the largest outbreak was in 2019 when 1,274 cases were reported.