US EditionIowa’s Eighth Measles Case in 2025 Confirmed. See Potential Exposure sites:
WESTERN IOWA, JUL 22 – The fully vaccinated adult had no travel history or known exposure, suggesting possible community spread in western Iowa, where eight cases have been confirmed this year.
- In western Iowa, a fully vaccinated adult has been diagnosed with measles, representing the eighth confirmed case in the state for 2025, according to an announcement made by Iowa HHS on July 22.
- This case has no known link to previous Iowa cases nor recent travel, and it follows the first 2025 case reported in May, the first since 2019.
- Authorities reported five specific places where the contagious person had been, advising anyone who was present to watch for symptoms such as fever, rash, and cough.
- There are 1,309 measles cases in the U.S. as of July 15, with 92% unvaccinated, 13% hospitalized, and officials emphasize "getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself."
- According to Iowa HHS, individuals with breakthrough infections tend to have less severe symptoms and pose a lower risk of transmitting the virus, highlighting the importance of vaccination in safeguarding the community despite occasional cases among vaccinated persons.
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Case of measles confirmed in western Iowa adult - Radio Iowa
Eight cases of the measles have now been confirmed in Iowa this year. State officials say the latest case is in a “western Iowa” adult who hasn’t recently traveled outside of Iowa and had no known connection to others in the state who’ve recently contracted the virus. Because this person was fully vaccinated, it’s likely […]
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