Utah News Dispatch
Utah confirms another measles case, bringing the state’s count to 10
A worker fills a syringe with measles vaccine in Lubbock, Texas, in March. Measles cases have reached a 33-year high, affecting 39 states. (Photo by Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
Health officials have reported another measles case in Utah, bringing the state’s total confirmed count to 10.
As of Tuesday, seven people have been diagnosed with measles in Utah County, and three people are in the Southwest Utah Public Health District, according to the Utah Department of Health.
All of the people who have been infected are unvaccinated, state health officials said in a news release issued Wednesday.
The latest case, confirmed Monday, was a person in the Southwest Utah Pubic Health District. State officials said the person “reported self-isolating when they first became ill and is now out of the infectious period.”
Two others were confirmed July 1 in Utah County. Earlier, on June 27, two others were confirmed in that same county. On June 26, five cases were confirmed, three in Utah County and two in the southwest corner of the state.
Measles early symptoms show up seven to 14 days after exposure and include fever higher than 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit and a cough, runny nose or red eyes. A rash could appear four days after the fever starts. Health officials recommend that people experiencing these symptoms stay away from others and call health care providers before making a visit to avoid spreading the virus.
State health officials are urging everyone to ensure they’re protected against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is 97% effective against measles after two doses.
For more information about measles and to stay up-to-date on Utah officials’ response to the outbreak, visit the Utah Department of Health’s 2025 measles response dashboard.
