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Measles cases in Utah reach triple digits, with new cases in Wasatch and Salt Lake County

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) updated their measles dashboard and confirmed six new cases in the state from yesterday, reaching a statewide total of 102 cases. Read More

Salt Lake County confirms its first case of measles amid nationwide outbreak

Health officials on Friday confirmed a measles infection in an adult resident — the first lab-confirmed case identified in Salt Lake County amid a current nationwide outbreak of the disease. Read More

After 5 measles cases were linked to this Utah school, officials have 2 messages for parents

The school sits in a county with some of the lowest measles vaccination rates among Utah public school kids, state health data indicates. Read More

Three new measles cases confirmed in Wasatch High students, bringing school total to eight

Wasatch County health officials have identified three new measles cases among unvaccinated students at Wasatch County High School.The positive test results rep ... Read More

First confirmed measles case in Salt Lake County points to community spread

Salt Lake County says its first confirmed case of measles this year is worrying because it suggests the virus is spreading in the community. “This case is especially concerning because the source of ... Read More

Measles cases continue to rise among students at Wasatch High School

A measles outbreak among students at Wasatch County High School continues to rise, with the total number of confirmed cases now at 8, according to health officials. Read More

Measles Outbreak at Wasatch High in Heber Prompts Health Alert, Vaccinated Students Among Infected

Measles outbreak at Wasatch High School, Utah, with five confirmed cases and two suspected. Health officials urge caution and vaccination. Read More

'Likely' first case of measles detected in Salt Lake County, but patient refuses to be tested

SALT LAKE CITY — Health officials believe they have detected the first case of measles in Salt Lake County, but they have so far been unable to verify it because the patient is not cooperating. The ... Read More

Salt Lake County reports ‘probable’ 1st measles case, says patient isn’t cooperating

Salt Lake County health officials announced on Wednesday that they have identified what is likely the county’s first case of measles amid an ongoing national outbreak. The Salt Lake County Health ... Read More

Wasatch County Health Department urges vaccination as local measles cases emerge

At least five Wasatch High School students have measles, and the health department says more cases are likely. Local health officials are asking unvaccinated students to stay home. Read More