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First measles case of year confirmed in Iowa resident, potential exposure locations released
KCRG • • health
Key Points:
- The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first measles case of 2026 in a vaccinated adult from central Iowa, contracted during overseas travel.
- This is the first reported measles case in Iowa this year, compared to nine cases reported last year.
- Nationally, there have been 2,170 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. so far in 2026.
- Iowa HHS has released specific locations where potential exposure to measles may have occurred.
- Additional information about measles is available on the Iowa state health website.
