Dr. Jessica Early holds a vial of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on March 18, 2026, at Prisma Health Pediatrics in Greer, South Carolina.
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services confirmed four additional measles cases in an ongoing outbreak in south and central Iowa. The department has not identified any of the places visited by the latest reported cases.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services first confirmed the outbreak Aug. 17. The initial 12 confirmed cases have grown to 22 total.
If you suspect you have measles, call your medical provider or local urgent care ahead of time and let them know you may have been exposed and have symptoms.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services recommends anyone who is unvaccinated or unsure whether they’re immune talk to their doctor or a local public health agency about vaccination.
While no vaccinations can provide total immunity, people who are vaccinated against measles experience milder symptoms and are less likely to spread the virus.
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As of Aug. 30, 2,903 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the country, according to CDC data.
In 2025, Iowa confirmed nine cases of measles, with 2,289 cases reported in the United States.