Measles outbreak in Eastern Iowa: health officials confirm two active cases

Measles outbreak in Eastern Iowa: health officials confirm two active cases

Health officials in Iowa have confirmed two active measles cases in the eastern part of the state, including an unvaccinated child in Johnson County.

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Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Iowa Confirms More Measles Cases

Health officials are urging Iowans to check their vaccination status following two new confirmed measles cases on Wednesday, including one in a vaccinated eastern Iowa man. With over 1,100 cases reported nationally, local health departments are on alert. Lee County Health Administrator Michele Ross said the risk of exposure remains high due to how easily measles spreads, and emphasized prevention before outbreaks grow worse. She noted that while…

UPDATED: Officials: 2 measles cases reported in eastern Iowa

State health officials said Iowa has recorded two measles cases in eastern Iowa.