Measles has been confirmed in Iowa for the first time since 2019, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 23, 2025.

As measles cases continue to rise nationwide, local health officials are taking steps to prepare their response to the disease. Measles has not yet been detected in Iowa. However, given the highly ...

It is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa since 2019. Several other states have seen measles outbreaks, with more than 1,000 confirmed measles cases and three confirmed measles deaths this ...

IOWA, USA — An unvaccinated adult in central Iowa tested positive for measles, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. It is the first case of measles in Iowa since 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.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — A third person has tested positive for measles, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Iowa HHS said an unvaccinated child from eastern Iowa was ...

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.

The last case was reported in 2011. Most measles cases in Iowa were brought back by unvaccinated people who traveled to countries where the disease is more common. MORE COVERAGE: ...

Measles has been confirmed in Iowa for the first time since 2019, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 23, 2025.

Measles has not yet been detected in Iowa. However, given the highly contagious nature of the disease and the state's current vaccination rate, health experts say Iowa faces a very real risk for a ...

IOWA, USA — An unvaccinated adult in central Iowa tested positive for measles, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. It is the first case of measles in Iowa since 2019.

The MMR vaccine series is 97% effective against measles. The first MMR does is given at 12-15 months and the second dose is given at 4-6 years. Currently 84% of 2-year-olds in Iowa are vaccinated ...