Utah has reported its first verified case of measles, with a resident from Utah County identified as the infected individual. The person, who is unvaccinated, had no out-of-state exposures and contracted the illness within Utah.
State epidemiologist Dr. Leisha Nolen stated that officials have not yet identified the source of the infection but suspect there may be additional cases. The infected person is isolating at home with minimal contact, while health officials advise exposed relatives to monitor symptoms and stay home to prevent further spread.
Public places visited by the individual include the Parkway Health Center in Orem on June 13 and Timpanogos Regional ER on June 14. People who were present during that time may have been exposed to measles.
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after exposure, including a high fever, cough, runny nose, or red eyes, followed by a rash that usually appears within four days of a fever.
Health officials are urging people who visited these locations at those times to monitor themselves for symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 1,200 confirmed measles cases in 34 states and the District of Columbia as of Thursday.
As of early June, Utah health officials reported an infected out-of-state person visiting family in Washington County. Despite this, more than 90% of Utahns have been vaccinated against measles, which provides a high level of protection against infection.
Public health officials are emphasizing the critical role of vaccination in reducing the risk of infection and urge Utahns to check their immunization records or consult with a healthcare provider to ensure they were protected.
Source: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/06/20/utah-measles-case-reported-utah