Patients say measles 'worse than expected' as Utah hits 350+ infections, doctors say
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Key Points:
- Utah is experiencing a measles outbreak with 358 confirmed cases since June, including over 120 hospitalizations and three ICU admissions, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
- Recent exposures have been linked to large school events such as wrestling tournaments, with the southwest Utah health district reporting the highest number of infections at 203 cases.
- Approximately 90% of Utah residents are vaccinated, but most measles cases involve unvaccinated individuals; however, 8-10% of cases occurred in vaccinated people, highlighting that the vaccine is not perfect but remains the best defense.
- Health officials emphasize the severity of measles, noting serious symptoms such as high fever, severe coughing, and pneumonia, and urge preventive measures
