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Vaccinated Iowa Resident Contracts Measles Amid Outbreak

7/16/2025

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A fully vaccinated resident of Eastern Iowa has contracted measles during a significant nationwide outbreak, predominantly impacting Texas and the Midwest. The CDC reveals the highest number of U.S. measles cases since 2000, with Iowa's health department alerting the public about potential exposure sites. Alarmingly, nearly 92% of recent cases involve unvaccinated individuals, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination.

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A fully vaccinated resident of Eastern Iowa has contracted measles during a significant nationwide outbreak, predominantly impacting Texas and the Midwest. The CDC reveals the highest number of U.S. measles cases since 2000, with Iowa's health department alerting the public about potential exposure sites. Alarmingly, nearly 92% of recent cases involve unvaccinated individuals, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination.