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The U.S. has seen over 1,300 measles cases in 2025 and eight in Iowa. Those numbers already surpassed all cases last year.
The health district says the confirmed infection was found in an unvaccinated child in Kootenai County. The case is the first in the region in more than 30 years.
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Cases of measles have slowed down, but that’s not stopping University of Illinois officials from keeping an eye on it.
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The New York State Department of Health is warning about potential measles exposure at two Capital Region hospitals.
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As families prepare for the upcoming school year, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date.