2 new measles cases in Utah, bringing total cases to 9

DHHS has not announced whether or not these two new cases are linked to previous cases, or whether these two individuals were vaccinated against measles.

They did, however, release information about where these exposures occurred.  If you were at the following locations on the following dates, you need to watch for measles-like symptoms, and DHHS is requesting that you fill out the linked surveys to determine your risk of infection.

• Parkway Health Center in Orem at 145 W 1300 S, watch for symptoms until July 4
  • June 13 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Fill out the survey here.
• Timpanogos Regional ER in Orem at 750 W. 800 N, watch for symptoms until July 5
  • June 14 – 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Fill out the survey here.

According to the CDC, Utah’s cases constitute a cluster, meaning that there are cases grouped in a particular place and time.

Getting vaccinated

According to DHHS, 90% of Utahns are vaccinated against measles and are urging those who are not vaccinated to get the MMR vaccine. Utah State Epidemiologist Leisha Nolan says that the most effective prevention against the measles is vaccination.

As of June 24, 2025, a total of 1,227 confirmed measles cases were reported by 37 jurisdictions in the United States, according to the latest information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What is measles?

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through the air through coughing and sneezing. The CDC said those infected won’t see symptoms appear until about a week after infection, and common symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash.

Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.

Measles can cause serious health complications, especially for those who are not protected through the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms. It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline. They then spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.

Measles in Utah

Utah has largely been spared from measles cases in the last 10 years. There have only been five confirmed cases since 2015, including three in 2017. However, Utah has had a couple of scares in recent weeks after a passenger with measles traveled through the Salt Lake