Measles Alert in Iowa | Cedar Rapids News

Measles is spreading in Iowa—12 confirmed cases linked to person-to-person contact—with officials warning anyone who was at specific locations between July 28 and August 9 to watch for symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and rash, which appear around 21 days after exposure. If you’re concerned, call your doctor before visiting. This isn’t the first case this year, and nationally, over 2,500 cases have been reported by mid-August—reminding us measles is still active and contagious. Stay alert and take action to stop further spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88a06179407b2e43