Iowa HHS adds to list of potential measles exposure locations
Iowa residents are urged to check their measles vaccination status as the state's outbreak expands.
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Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has added new locations to its list of potential measles exposure sites. The state's outbreak has grown to include four new cases in southern Iowa. The Iowa HHS has not yet specified the total number of cases.
The Ottumwa Regional Health Center is preparing for potential measles cases. The Dubuque health officials have urged residents to check their measles vaccination status. The Scott County government has confirmed an outbreak in Iowa.
The KCRG and KCCI outlets have confirmed the outbreak in southern Iowa. The KTVO outlet has confirmed the Ottumwa Regional Health Center's preparations. The KWWL outlet has confirmed the Dubuque health officials' advice.
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Who reported it (6)
- Johnson County recommends accelerated MMR schedule amid Iowa measles outbreak KGAN · 5h ago
- Dubuque health officials: Check your measles vaccine now KWWL · 5h ago
- Measles Outbreak in Iowa Scott County, Iowa (.gov) · 5h ago
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center preps for measles as number of cases increase in Iowa KTVO · 5h ago
- Four new measles cases confirmed in southern Iowa outbreak KCRG · 5h ago
- Iowa HHS adds to list of potential measles exposure locations KCCI · 5h ago
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What is the current status of the measles outbreak in Iowa?
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed an outbreak with four new cases in southern Iowa. The total number of cases has not yet been specified.
What actions are health officials recommending?
Dubuque health officials have urged residents to check their measles vaccination status. The Ottumwa Regional Health Center is preparing for potential measles cases.
Which areas in Iowa are affected?
The outbreak is confirmed in southern Iowa. The Iowa HHS has added new locations to its list of potential measles exposure sites.
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