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Putnam County Reports First Measles Case Amid Surge

7/10/2025

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Putnam County, Indiana, has reported its first measles case during a troubling national surge, with 1,288 cases this year—the highest in over three decades. The health department is urgently advocating for MMR vaccinations, particularly for children, as low vaccination rates in some communities threaten public health and the hard-won elimination of measles.

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Putnam County, Indiana, has reported its first measles case during a troubling national surge, with 1,288 cases this year—the highest in over three decades. The health department is urgently advocating for MMR vaccinations, particularly for children, as low vaccination rates in some communities threaten public health and the hard-won elimination of measles.