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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.
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 Iowa families gear up for back-to-school season, doctors are sounding the alarm about measles and urging parents to check ...
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.
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.
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 ...
WEBVTT The first case of measles in Iowa since 2009- is cause for concern says Polk County. <"I'M SURPRISED- ITS STILL LIKE POLIO, LIKE CASES OF POLIO AFTER ALL OF THAT."> <"YEAH WHEN I WAS ...
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.