Twin Cities Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Children

The Minnesota Department of Health recently affirmed the greater Twin Cities area is experiencing an ongoing outbreak of measles cases, with the virus spreading mainly among unvaccinated children.

The Minneapolis—St. Paul's measles outbreak began in May 2024, and as of September 19, 2024, 51 cases had been confirmed.

Earlier this year, Chicago, Illinois, reported a more significant measles outbreak that impacted 64 people.

Overall, the U.S. CDC has reported 262 measles cases in 32 jurisdictions in 2024.

From a global health-risk perspective, the CDC has issued travel advisories for over 50 countries this year.

Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccination is generally recommended for most people, and various vaccines are available at clinics and pharmacies in the U.S.