Second measles case confirmed in northeast Iowa, IDPH says

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A second case of measles has been confirmed in Iowa by testing at the State Hygienic Lab, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday.

The second case, an unvaccinated resident of northeast Iowa, is a household contact of the recently confirmed first measles case, an unvaccinated resident of northeast Iowa who recently traveled to Israel, where measles transmission is occurring.

The second case was identified as part of the initial case investigation and was under a public health voluntary confinement order in the home to prevent further exposures.

Because the second person was isolated at home during the measles incubation period, there is no current threat to the general public, the IDPH said.

These cases serve as a reminder for all Iowans to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date, the IDPH said. Vaccines prevent diseases and save lives.

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