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Measles Is Back in Iowa | Sioux City News
Measles is back in Iowa — first case of the year confirmed in a traveler — sparking a public health alert as officials scramble to trace exposures. Once declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, measles is surging again, with nearly 2,200 cases already reported this year — up from just 59 in 2023. The spike is fueled by vaccine hesitancy and low vaccination rates, especially in Polk County, where herd immunity thresholds aren’t met. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash — and if you suspect exposure, call your doctor first. With measles highly contagious and preventable via two…
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