In a shocking health crisis rocking 2025, a measles outbreak has swept across nine U.S. states, claiming 164 victims and one young life in West Texas—the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. Reported as of March 20, the outbreak spans Alaska to New York, with Texas bearing the brunt at 146 cases. Canada’s Ontario adds 177 more to the tally, fueling a 4.5-times surge in cases across the Americas compared to last year.

Low vaccination rates—dipping below the critical 95% herd immunity mark—are the prime suspect, worsened by jet-setting travelers spreading the virus. Complicating matters, a dengue...