FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The first measles case of 2025 has been recorded by The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The case is of an unvaccinated minor in Allen County. State and local public health officials are reportedly working together to confirm any additional cases.
Officials say the minor is stable and recovering. This is the first case in Indiana since measles was confirmed in a Lake County resident in early 2024.
As of April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a total of 607 confirmed cases in 22 jurisdictions across the United States, though the risk to the general public is low.
Symptoms
Measles typically start as fevers with a cough, runny nose, and red eyes. One of the earliest signs are Koplik spots. These are tiny white bumps inside of the mouth.
Following the beginning, a rash may form along the hairline and on the face before spreading down the back and torso and to the limbs. After about five days, the rash typically fades in the same order.
When infected people sneeze or cough, droplets spray into the air. Those droplets remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours.
What you can do
The state health department urges Hoosiers experiencing symptoms to stay home and call their health provider before going to the doctor’s office. Those with the measles should stay home and away from others, especially vulnerable populations like unvaccinated infants, people who are immunocompromised and pregnant women.
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