The United States is experiencing a significant measles resurgence. With over 1,000 cases reported so far this year, 2025 is on track to have the highest number of measles cases since the early 1990s. Given an ongoing outbreak in Texas and multiple smaller outbreaks across the country, now’s the time to make sure that you and the people you love are fully protected.
Most people didn’t grow up in a time when measles was common, so it’s understandable that there are a lot of questions. We sat down with Dr. James Lewis, Health Officer for the Snohomish County Health Department and Dr. Alice Tin, Interim Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, to ask them about the disease.
Q: What is measles, and how serious is it?…