Five additional cases of measles have been reported in the state, according to the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to six in 2025.
The new cases include three minors and two adults in Allen County, the same area where the initial case was reported earlier this week. All six are connected to each other, but there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.
The four minors were unvaccinated. The adults’ vaccination status is unclear.
IDOH said that all six cases are recovering well.
Though the disease is rare because of availability of the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR vaccine, a single case is considered an outbreak because of how easily it spreads.
Symptoms are cold-like and include red eyes, white spots inside the mouth, and rash. Anyone experiencing these symptoms is contagious and should stay home and call their healthcare provider before going into the doctor’s office.
The Monroe County Health Department will be hosting an MMR vaccination clinic from noon to 6 p.m. April 21 at the Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, meeting room B.
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