Iowa measles outbreak expands to 12 cases, exposure alerts issued

Southern Iowa's measles outbreak has grown to 12 confirmed cases as officials say the virus is spreading between people. State and local health departments are coordinating with affected families and communities, and have published locations visited by contagious individuals where exposure could have occurred. People who were at those sites during the specified times should monitor for symptoms (fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose, rash) and contact a healthcare provider before presenting to care. Vaccination access is being promoted, and an interactive map of exposure sites is available.