Measles Outbreaks in 2025: What Employers + Event Organizers Need to Know
This year, the U.S. has experienced its highest annual measles case count since 1992. As of August 5, 2025, the CDC confirmed 1,356 measles cases across 41 jurisdictions. The majority of cases (92%) were in people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status.
Texas was at the epicenter, recording 762 cases and two deaths of otherwise healthy, unvaccinated children. Although Texas has now declared its outbreak over, the impact is still reverberating nationwide, highlighting how quickly a highly infectious disease can spread through communities, workplaces, and events.
Key Data from 2025 So Far
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1,356 total U.S. cases reported
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32 outbreaks across the country
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87% of cases (1,177) linked to outbreaks
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13% hospitalized (171 people)
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3 confirmed deaths
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Cases span all age groups:
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28% under age 5
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37% ages 5–19
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34% ages 20+
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Why This Matters for Employers + Events
Measles spreads quickly in close-contact environments, from open office settings to corporate meetings and large-scale events. It can remain airborne for up to 2 hours after an infectious person leaves a space, which means even brief exposure can trigger new cases.
For employers, this raises serious concerns about employee health and safety, continuity of operations, and potential liability. For event organizers, the stakes are just as high: a single case can jeopardize attendee safety, damage brand reputation, and lead to cancellations.
This is why more organizations are investing in event medical support and meeting and event risk management strategies to safeguard participants and avoid disruption.
The Vaccination Gap
While the MMR vaccine is 97% effective with two doses, U.S. vaccination coverage has slipped below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. This gap puts both employees and travelers at greater risk, particularly in settings such as conferences, conventions, and multi-day corporate gatherings.
What Employers + Event Planners Can Do?
At InHouse Physicians, we help organizations stay ahead of outbreaks with proactive workplace health solutions and on-site medical services. Here are steps employers and event planners should take now:
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Encourage vaccination – Communicate the importance of MMR vaccines as part of corporate wellness programs, especially for employees who travel internationally.
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Pre-event screening & education – Provide attendees with health guidance and symptom awareness materials before gatherings.
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On-site medical coverage – Deploying medical professionals at conferences and events enables rapid response, reduces unnecessary ER transports, and keeps participants safe.
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Travel health support – Offer vaccine consultations and pre-travel assessments to employees and executives attending international meetings.
The Bottom Line
The 2025 measles resurgence is a stark reminder that infectious disease threats are not a thing of the past. With confirmed cases at a three-decade high, organizations must strengthen their employee health strategies and build resilience into their corporate wellness programs.
By integrating event medical support, on-site medical services, and proactive workplace health solutions, employers and event planners can reduce risk, protect their people, and keep business moving forward.
👉 Learn how IHP can help your organization with meeting and event risk management, travel health solutions, and corporate wellness programs designed to safeguard employees and impress leadership. Contact us today!