Iowa measles outbreak
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Measles outbreak in southern Iowa expands to 17 cases
Potential exposure locations included Natural Grocer's in Clive on July 28, 2026 between 2:30 and 5 p.m.
Sunnyside Grocery is located at 22422 County Road 63, Bloomfield, IA.
The 17 cases represent an increase of two from the previous update.
Ottumwa Pizza Ranch named as possible measles exposure site
Wapello County Public Health said there are no immediate plans for a measles vaccination clinic, but that could change if one is needed.
The Pizza Ranch in Ottumwa is located at 1791 Venture Drive, Ottumwa, IA, and the possible exposure window was Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, 12-3 p.m.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services identified Pizza Ranch in Ottumwa as a possible measles exposure site.
Iowa HHS issues advisory on potential measles exposure locations
The most recent potential measles exposure location is the Pizza Ranch at 1791 Venture Drive in Ottumwa, between noon and 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
Iowa HHS says it has confirmed 15 measles cases so far in 2026.
Iowa HHS says 13 out of the 15 confirmed measles cases were people who were unvaccinated.
Iowa officials identify measles exposure sites
Listed exposure sites include Natural Grocer's in Clive at 8650 Hickman Rd. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Iowa HHS advised people who believe they were exposed and develop symptoms to call their health care provider or nearest emergency room before arriving.
Symptoms of measles can include fever, cough, red or watery eyes, a runny nose and a rash.