Measles and Moab? Pitkin County Public Health Raises Awareness in Off-Season

This state is the new epicenter of measles in America

The western state’s outbreak surpassed 600 cases this week, a tracker from the state’s health department shows

Measles and Moab? Pitkin County Public Health raises awareness in off-season

With Utah becoming the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreaks this month, Pitkin County Public Health is recommending all those planning to travel to Moab, Utah, and even further to make sure they are protected against the virus. To date in 2026, 405 Utah residents have been diagnosed with measles, with 602 total diagnosed during the outbreak as a whole, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Seventy-five Utah residents …

Utah becomes the new center of U.S. measles cases

Learn about the measles outbreak in Utah, where nearly 600 cases have been reported, mostly in children, sparking concerns and recommendations for vaccination.

Utah becomes latest epicenter with massive measles outbreak – UK Times

Utah has emerged as the new epicenter of measles in America, with its outbreak exceeding 600 cases this week, including over 400 reported between January and April. The vast majority of cases in Utah, more than 510 out of 602, are among individuals who were unvaccinated against measles, highlighting the vaccine’s critical role in prevention. Unlike previous outbreaks, many infections in Utah have spread within the general population, with cases …

How effective are measles vaccines at preventing outbreaks?

Measles vaccination: why it’s central to outbreak control The current measles reporting from Utah reinforces a basic public health reality: when vaccination coverage is incomplete, measles can spread rapidly and drive large outbreaks. In Utah, about 85% of infected people were not vaccinated , and…