Measles Ranking Question
Which States Have Active Measles Outbreaks Right Now?
Right now the strongest active measles outbreak states include South Carolina, Utah, Florida, and other states in the current active-outbreak group of 17.
15-second answer
- There are currently 17 states with an active outbreak signal, led by South Carolina (214), Utah (144), Florida (68), Virginia (41), Pennsylvania (39).
- That active-outbreak list is more useful than the broad “states with cases” total, which currently stands at 41.
- This page exists to answer the active-outbreak ranking question quickly and then route users into the specific state or travel page that matters.
- For exposure, school, or trip concerns, the next useful step is almost always the state page or destination page, not another national article.
Why this matters 1
A lot of measles searches are really about where the current outbreak pressure is, not just whether there are any U.S. cases this year.
Why this matters 2
Separating active outbreaks from simple case presence helps the site stay more honest and more useful at the same time.
Best Next Clicks
What to open next
Open the South Carolina measles page
Best next click if you want the strongest current outbreak page first.
Open the national measles tracker
Best next click if you want the broader state list and map.
Check a travel destination
Best next click if you are comparing outbreak states because of an upcoming trip.
Open the local measles routing page
Best next click if the ranking question is really about your own area.
Source and context
How this answer is built
Updated
Updated Jul 17
Coverage
Active outbreak states + national case tracking
Best For
Outbreak ranking and place-based measles decisions
This page is strongest when it stays explicit about the difference between active outbreak states and simple case presence, then routes into the right state or destination page.
FAQ
Quick questions about this answer
Is this different from states that have had any measles cases this year?
Yes. This page focuses on states with an active outbreak signal, not every state that has logged a limited or historical case count.
Why rank active outbreaks instead of total U.S. cases only?
Because parents, schools, and travelers usually care which states are currently driving the outbreak picture, not just the national total alone.
This week
The sendable weekly version
What's Going Around Right Now? July 2026 Weekly Update
If you want the broad current snapshot first and then the best local or topic click, the weekly roundup is still the strongest sendable page on the site.
Flu
1.6% and stable
RSV
0.1 per 100K and stable
COVID-19
0.3 per 100K and stable
Measles
922 cases in 41 states
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