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title: Iowa Health Officials Identify New Potential Measles Exposure Locations
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published: '2026-11-08T00:11:27-06:00'
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# Iowa Health Officials Identify New Potential Measles Exposure Locations

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies announced on November 6, 2026, additional locations where members of the public may have been exposed to measles. Individuals who visited these locations during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and rash.

The newly announced potential exposure location is Hy-Vee at 3111 Main St., Keokuk, IA, on October 30, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM. Previously announced locations include Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage on October 29 and 30, 2026.

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### Press Release: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

*Published November 6, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Iowa Department of Health and Human Services](https://hhs.iowa.gov/news-release/2026-11-06/iowa-health-officials-identify-new-potential-measles-exposure-locations).*

#### Iowa Health Officials Identify New Potential Measles Exposure Locations

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies have identified additional locations where members of the public may have been exposed to measles.

Individuals who visited the following locations during the dates and times listed should monitor for symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and rash.

- **Newly Announced Potential Measles Exposure Location**
- **Date/time**
- Hy-Vee3111 Main St. Keokuk, IA 52632
- Friday, October 30th, 20261:30pm to 3:45pm

- **Previously Announced Potential Measles Exposure Locations**
- **Date/time**
- Mitchell County Regional Health Center616 N 8th St, Osage, Iowa 50461
- Friday, October 30, 202610:55am to 2:15pm
- Mitchell County Regional Health Center616 N 8th St, Osage, Iowa 50461
- Thursday, October 29, 20269:45am to 1:00pm

Anyone who develops symptoms should call their healthcare provider before seeking care and inform them of their potential measles exposure. Calling ahead helps prevent additional exposures in healthcare settings.

Measles is highly contagious and can spread to people who are not immune. Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent measles. Iowans who are unsure of their immunity are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or local public health agency.

**Additional exposure locations will be posted as they are identified on the** [**Iowa HHS measles information page**](https://hhs.iowa.gov/center-acute-disease-epidemiology/disease-information)**. Individuals identified as close contacts may also be notified directly by public health officials.**

Source: [Iowa Department of Health and Human Services](https://hhs.iowa.gov/news-release/2026-11-06/iowa-health-officials-identify-new-potential-measles-exposure-locations)