Measles case confirmed in eastern Iowa with potential Dubuque exposure

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a measles case in an adult from Eastern Iowa, urging the public to be aware of potential exposure locations. The individual is fully vaccinated, with no links to previous Iowa cases or recent travel.  Health officials have listed several locations including one in Dubuque where the individual may have exposed others. The person was at Casey’s on Rockdale Road in Dubuque on July 6th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. All other locations listed were in Ely, Amana, North Liberty, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. For ongoing updates, visit the Iowa HHS Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology’s disease information page. It is updated every Thursday with the latest case counts and guidance.