The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygienic Laboratory and is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa this year, and the first case in Iowa since 2019.
According to the Iowa HHS, one dose of the measles vaccine is 92-95% effective, and two doses is 97-99% effective. If anyone has been exposed to measles, initial symptoms include a fever, rash, a cough, and runny eyes, and if anyone suspects they may have measles or have been exposed to measles, they should contact either their county health department or the state health department. Find a fact check regarding the measles vaccines below.