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First Suspected Measles Case in Salt Lake County

10/30/2025

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Health officials in Salt Lake City suspect the first measles case in Salt Lake County.
The Salt Lake County Health Department identified a probable measles case, and the patient declined testing and cooperation.
Dorothy Adams, Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, urged public cooperation.
The department reassures that information shared remains confidential.
Utah has 59 confirmed measles cases this year, mainly in Washington County, with vaccination urged.

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Health officials in Salt Lake City suspect the first measles case in Salt Lake County.
The Salt Lake County Health Department identified a probable measles case, and the patient declined testing and cooperation.
Dorothy Adams, Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, urged public cooperation.
The department reassures that information shared remains confidential.
Utah has 59 confirmed measles cases this year, mainly in Washington County, with vaccination urged.