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Indy hospital screening patients for measles as cases, concerns continue to rise
Fox 59 • • health
Key Points:
- Indiana has reported 25 confirmed measles cases this year, a significant increase from 10 cases last year and only one case between 2021 and 2024, with no cases currently in central Indiana.
- The rise in measles cases is attributed to lower vaccination rates rather than a new strain or mutation of the virus, according to epidemiology experts.
- Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia; hospitals like Eskenazi Health have implemented screening and monitoring protocols to manage potential cases.
- Public health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that natural infection carries risks of severe complications, whereas vaccination is safe and effective.
- The Marion County Public Health Department is considering implementing screenings that include travel history and symptom checks as part of efforts to control the outbreak.
