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2024 Measles Cases

2024 Measles Cases in the U.S.

As of May 30, 2024, a total of 146 measles cases were reported by 21 jurisdictions*: 

State Confirmed Cases State Confirmed Cases
Arizona 3 California 7
Florida 11 Georgia 3
Illinois 67 Indiana 1
Louisiana 2 Maryland 1
Michigan 4 Minnesota 3
Missouri 1 New Jersey 1
New York City 2 New York State 1
Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 10
Virginia 1 Vermont 1
Washington 7 West Virgina 1
Wisconsin 1    

*Jurisdictions refer to any of the 50 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia. Data is updated weekly on Fridays..

Additional cases since last CDC update:


Number of U.S. Measles Cases Reported by Week (2023-2024)
As of May 16, 2024

Note: rash onset date is currently unknown for two reported cases in 2024.

Data source: CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks

2024 Measles Outbreaks

There have been 11 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2024, and 69% of cases (101 of 146) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 4 outbreaks were reported during 2023 and 48% of cases (28 of 58) were outbreak-associated.

  • Philadelphia PA (January)
  • Seattle WA (January)
  • Broward Co FL (February)
  • Bay Area CA (February)
  • Montgomery Co OH (February)
  • Twin Cities MN (February)
  • Chicago IL (March - Ongoing)

For more information on the ongoing outbreak in Chicago, Illinois see the Chicago Department of Public Health Measles Update

Chicago Measles Outbreak 2024

Chicago Migrant Center Measles Outbreak: March 2024

On March 8 2024, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) identified its first case of measles since 2019. The case was identified in a resident at a new arrivals shelter in Pilsen and the City of Chicago is responding with a host of resources in order to protect residents at the shelter. The case of measles was identified in a young unvaccinated child.


Current Data & Resources
Chicago Measles Dashboard*

The Chicago Measles Dashboard provides up to date information on measles cases in the city of Chicago, including information related to ages as well as school and community exposure locations.

*Dashboard is updated daily at 8am.Case counts include Chicago residents diagnosed with measles in 2024, and non-Chicago residents associated with the Chicago-based measles outbreak. All data are provisional and subject to change. Information is updated as additional details are received. The data shown reflect what is known to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time when the numbers are updated.