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Iowa Reports First Measles Case Since 2019

5/24/2025

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Iowa has reported its first measles case since 2019, involving an unvaccinated adult male. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging residents to verify their vaccination status as only 84% of two-year-olds are immunized—far below the 95% threshold required to stave off outbreaks. This year alone, over 1,000 cases have emerged nationwide, resulting in three tragic deaths.

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Iowa has reported its first measles case since 2019, involving an unvaccinated adult male. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging residents to verify their vaccination status as only 84% of two-year-olds are immunized—far below the 95% threshold required to stave off outbreaks. This year alone, over 1,000 cases have emerged nationwide, resulting in three tragic deaths.