First Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles this year. 

Information from the department says a vaccinated adult from central Iowa acquired measles during international travel. The state has identified 20 locations in central Iowa that the infected person visited between July 1st and July 5th:

• Dollar General 1428 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM
• Family Dollar 1251 University Ave, Des Moines Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care 330 Laurel St Suite 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314 Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• MercyOne Des Moines Imaging (Outpatient Radiology) 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM
• Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Church 3848 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313 Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• Casa De Restauracion 821 Seneca St, Webster City Friday, July 3rd, 2026 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• Kwik Star 505 Fair Meadow Dr, Webster City Friday, July 3rd, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Under Armour Factory House 771 Bass Pro Dr NW Suite 225, Altoona Saturday, July 4th, 5:00 AM – Noon
• Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Church 3848 14th St, Des Moines Saturday, July 4th, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• Iowa Clinic Urgent Care – West Des Moines 5950 University Ave Sunday, July 5th, 2026 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

HHS says anyone present at those locations during the listed date and time should monitor for symptoms of measles for 21 days. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose, and a rash. If you think you have been exposed to measles and have symptoms, you should call your medical provider.

Iowa reported a total of nine confirmed measles cases last year.