Measles Outbreak in Minnesota
Two more measles cases have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the total to 20 cases.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 15 of the 20 cases were from exposures within the United States, 4 were imported cases, and 1 case-patient has an unknown exposure.
18 of the 20 measles cases in the state have been in children, with the 2 newly reported cases involving unvaccinated children in Ramsey and Hennepin counties.
The Minnesota Department of Health said the children likely contracted measles from an unvaccinated adult.
Last year, Minnesota reported 70 measles cases, but zero in 2023.
Measles Outbreak in Mexico
In Mexico, a large ongoing measles outbreak has resulted in 22 deaths, with 4,879 confirmed cases reported through October 11.
The Mexico Ministry of Health reported that 4,380 of those cases (90%) were in Chihuahua state.
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Author summary: Measles cases rising.