Another state reports measles outbreak

Measles rates worry local physicians

Local health officials are expressing concern that the highly contagious measles virus could start spreading in Bartholomew County after Indiana health officials announced an outbreak this week that has no known links to the outbreaks in several other states. Continue reading at The Republic News.

Republican points finger at illegal immigration for measles outbreak

Representative Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania said in a CNN town hall that "unchecked migration" from Latin America was "bringing these diseases into our country."

Morning Checkup | 6 measles cases ID'd in Indiana in wake of Texas outbreak

Morning Checkup | Understanding the measles outbreak INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Amidst the growing Texas measles outbreak spreading across the U.S., the state of Indiana has identified 6 cases of measles in Allen County: four unvaccinated minors and two adults with vaccination status unknown. As of Tuesday, over 600 total U.S. cases were reported 22 states, with the majority concentrated in 21 Texas counties. The Associated Press reported Wednesday t…

Lake County launches vaccine drive amid Indiana measles outbreak

With the number of measles cases growing to six in Indiana, the Lake County Health Department is launching mobile clinics and expanding hours to provide increased access to vaccinations for at-risk individuals. The Indiana Department of Health reported the state’s first confirmed case of measles for 2025 on Monday in Allen County and that number grew to 6 on Wednesday; measles cases have only been reported in Allen County so far. Measles is caus…

Southern Indiana health officials keep eye on measles cases in the state

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Officials in Southern Indiana are keeping an eye on a measles outbreak as it encroaches on the state.

First case of measles reported in Arkansas since 2018

The Arkansas Department of Health announced that a positive case of measles has been identified in Central Arkansas. This is the first case in Arkansas since 2018.