First 2025 Measles Case Reported in Indiana By IDOH
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Department of Health is reporting the first laboratory confirmed case of measles in Indiana in 2025.
In a Monday night news release, the Department confirmed that the person infected with measles is an unvaccinated minor in Allen County. The patient is stable and recovering, but they aren’t releasing any more information to protect patient privacy.
This is the first person to contract measles in Indiana since a person from Lake County had it in 2024.
As of April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 607 confirmed cases in 22 jurisdictions across the U.S.
Measles begins with a fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes usually about 7 to 14 days after exposure to measles, but can occur up to 21 days. Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin. Two to four days after symptoms began, a rash starts on the hairline and face. It spreads down to the back and torso and then extends to the arms and hands, as well as the legs and feet. After about five days, the rash fades the same order in which it appeared.
“More than 93 percent of people who receive a single dose of MMR will develop immunity to measles, and more than 97 percent will be protected after receiving a second dose. Two doses of the vaccine are needed to be fully protected. Individuals are encouraged to check with their healthcare providers to ensure vaccinations are up to date.Ā Individuals born before 1957 are presumed to be immune to measles,” said the news release.