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Utah is now reporting a total of 3 positive measles cases

Public health officials in Utah have become aware of two additional Utah residents diagnosed with measles. They are unvaccinated and not linked to each other or the person diagnosed with...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

El estado de Utah reporta un total de 3 casos positivos de sarampión

Los funcionarios de salud pública de Utah han sido informados del diagnóstico de sarampión en otros dos residentes de Utah. Estas personas no están vacunadas y no están relacionadas entre...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

Public health officials warn of first measles case in Utah, media availability today

Make sure you’re up-to-date on immunizations Salt Lake City—Utah public health officials have identified an adult from Utah County who has been diagnosed with measles. This person was unvaccinated and...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

Las autoridades de salud pública alertan del primer caso de sarampión en Utah, rueda de prensa hoy

Salt Lake City—Las autoridades de salud pública de Utah han identificado a un adulto del Condado de Utah que ha sido diagnosticado con sarampión. Esta persona no estaba vacunada y...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

Utah public health officials monitor potential measles exposure in southwestern Utah

Public health officials in Utah are closely watching a potential measles situation in the southwestern part of the state. On Monday, June 2, our team at the Department of Health...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

Los funcionarios de salud pública de Utah están vigilando de cerca una posible situación de sarampión

Los funcionarios de salud pública de Utah están vigilando de cerca una posible situación de sarampión en el suroeste del estado. El lunes 2 de junio, nuestro equipo del Departamento...
Last updated: June 26, 2025

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