Measles Outbreak in Iowa Shows Signs of Decline | Cedar Rapids News

Measles outbreak in Iowa shows signs of slowing—no new cases reported for a week—but health officials warn it’s not over yet. With 21 confirmed cases tied to the current outbreak and 22 total including an earlier case, experts urge vaccination as the best defense. This year’s cases in Iowa are already double last year’s, while nationwide measles cases have surged past 3,200—up from just over 2,200 in 2023. 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.Sources:https://www.thegazette.com/news/healthcare/no-new-cases-reported-in-iowa-measles-outbreak/article_29ec142b-6c1e-4bfb-b140-e7e403327ada.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ef06d37d2cb02eb Report issues to [email protected].