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Measles Outbreak in Iowa: Eighth Case Emerges

7/23/2025

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A fully vaccinated adult in Iowa has contracted measles, marking the state's eighth case of 2025. This individual, with no ties to prior cases or recent travel, may have exposed others at five locations in northwest Iowa between July 14-17. Symptoms include fever, cough, and a distinctive rash, raising concerns about the outbreak.

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A fully vaccinated adult in Iowa has contracted measles, marking the state's eighth case of 2025. This individual, with no ties to prior cases or recent travel, may have exposed others at five locations in northwest Iowa between July 14-17. Symptoms include fever, cough, and a distinctive rash, raising concerns about the outbreak.