US Records First Two Measles Deaths of 2025 Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

The United States has recorded its first two measles-related deaths of the year, marking a concerning milestone in a country that had largely controlled the disease through vaccination. The fatalities come against a backdrop of declining immunization rates across the country. President Donald Trump has added to the controversy by calling for the combined MMR vaccine to be split into separate doses. Public health experts have long warned that reduced vaccine uptake raises the risk of measles outbreaks and associated deaths. The developments have intensified debate over vaccine policy and public health messaging in the US.