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A new measles case in western Iowa prompts Iowa HHS to release list of possible exposure sites, reminds public to be safe.
The U.S. has seen over 1,300 measles cases in 2025 and eight in Iowa. Those numbers already surpassed all cases last year.
Measles cases are on the rise both nationally and in Iowa. There have been 1,300 cases reported nationally, eight in Iowa.
As Iowa families gear up for back-to-school season, doctors are sounding the alarm about measles and urging parents to check ...
Health officials have identified five locations visited by the individual where Iowans could have been exposed to the measles ...
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed a case of measles in a fully vaccinated ...
People can spread measles for several days before getting a rash and several days after the rash develops. It is one of the most contagious infections known to exist, according to Iowa HHS.
There's only been one case reported in central Iowa since May. Prior to this year, the last known cases of measles in Iowa were two cases reported back in 2019.
Seven Iowa measles cases so far this year Monday’s case brings the total to seven measles cases in Iowa this year. The first case was reported in May, and was the result of travel.
They are the first reported measles cases in Iowa since 2019. Still, the Martin family’s situation illustrates the ripple effects of a single exposure.
IOWA, USA — An adult resident of eastern Iowa has tested positive for measles, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. In a statement, HHS officials said the resident is ...