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Minnesota Measles Surges: Most Cases Since 1990!
30 Oct
Summary
- Minnesota reports 80 measles cases, highest since 1990.
- Todd County accounts for 57 cases; cases tripled recently.
- All affected individuals were unvaccinated, officials state.
Minnesota has recorded 80 measles cases this year, marking the highest count since 1990. State health officials reported that 63 new cases were identified in the past month alone. The majority of these cases, 57 out of 80, are concentrated in Todd County, where the number of infections has tripled in recent weeks.
Officials emphasized that every individual who has contracted measles so far in Minnesota was unvaccinated. This surge in Minnesota aligns with a broader national trend, as the CDC notes over 4,500 measles cases nationwide this year, nearly doubling last year's total. Experts strongly encourage vaccination, recommending the MMR vaccine for children.
The CDC previously reported in February that measles cases were rising at their fastest rate in a generation, with 94% of cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. Minnesota's current count significantly exceeds the 26 cases reported for the entirety of 2025.
