There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of measles in Iowa. These cases have predominantly occurred amoung unvaccinated individuals. As of April 24, 2025, there have been 3 deaths, 94 hospitalizations, and 884 cases of the measles
No measles cases have been reported in Iowa since 2019. However, in 2024, only 84% of Iowa children turning two had received their first dose of the MMR vaccine — well below the 95% coverage needed to effectively prevent outbreaks.
Measles is the most transmissible disease of all known communicable diseases and prior to widespread immunization was responsible for 48,000 hospitalizations and 400–500 deaths per year,
mostly among children.
For information about the causes, signs/symptoms, prevention and treatment, please click on this link: Measles.