The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging summer camp operators to check for measles immunity among children, staff, and volunteers due to the near-record number of measles cases this year. With 1,197 confirmed infections so far in 2025, the CDC warns that measles can spread quickly in crowded settings like summer camps.
Measles can cause serious complications or death beyond its characteristic rash. The CDC recommends that camp operators track immunity status and be prepared to vaccinate or administer antibody injections if an outbreak occurs within the camp. Camps should also stock up on face masks and prepare isolation spaces for sick campers.
The CDC’s guidance comes as confirmed measles cases continue to rise, with most linked to local outbreaks in the US. Children and teens account for about two-thirds of all reported cases this year. The agency has also warned travelers about the risk of catching measles while flying within the US.
Summer camps have taken measures in the past to combat outbreaks, such as tightening vaccination requirements and removing religious exemptions from vaccination mandates. This year’s wave is already deadlier than last year’s, with some experts attributing it to missed infections that went unreported.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-urges-summer-camps-to-check-for-measles-immunity-as-u-s-nears-record